Hamilton

17:30

Runners: 6 Distance: 6f Stakes Going: GD(GD/SF PL)

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: There was plenty to like about ASCENDING STAR's opening third at Chester and he can strike at the second time of asking.

Ascending Star

Jockey: Cieren Fallon Trainer: James Owen Age/Wt: 2/9-5 F: 3

14 tips

8/15

Comment: Made a promising start when keeping on for third of ten on 6f Chester debut (good to soft) five weeks ago, with the reopposing Lucky Hero just over 3l behind in fifth; the one to beat with improvement likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Chester / Unknown / F		2	3 / 10	9/2	-

Lucky Hero

Jockey: D Tudhope Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 2/9-5 F: 52

10/3

Comment: Confirmed he has a fair level of ability when 4l second at Ripon (6f, good) four weeks ago but he was just over 3l behind the reopposing Ascending Star on his Chester debut prior to that.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Ripon / Unknown / F		5	2 / 6	6/4	-
14/06/25	Chester / Unknown / F		2	5 / 10	17/2	-

Sunny Smile

Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Hugo Palmer Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 35

6/1

Comment: Fair form in two 6f maidens at Ayr (good to firm/good); gelded ahead of this first outing in four weeks; thereabouts under Oisin Murphy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Ayr / Unknown / F		4	5 / 7	11/4	-
21/05/25	Ayr / Unknown / F		4	3 / 7	10/3	-

Sand Lily

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: Charlie Johnston Age/Wt: 2/9-0 F: 47

18/1

Comment: Failed to see her race out in two 5f outings in the spring; off two months; best watched unless the betting strongly hints much better is expected this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F		4	7 / 8	10/1	-
16/04/25	Beverley / Unknown / F		5	4 / 12	12/1	-

Black Rock Beauty

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 2/9-1

25/1

Comment: 15,000euros half-brother to winners Absolutely Buzzing (1m AW; RPR 69) and Seven Ravens (Japanese 7f dirt); dam 1m2f winner (76); stable hasn't been as prolific with juveniles this year as is usually the case but this Dandy Man colt still needs a betting check.

Maynora

Jockey: S H James Trainer: Craig Lidster Age/Wt: 2/9-3 F: 785 OR: 64

33/1

Comment: Modest form in three outings around 5f and looks vulnerable again.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/06/25	Nottingham / Unknown / F	5	5 / 8	16/1	-
08/05/25	Chester / Unknown / F	2	8 / 10	18/1	-
24/04/25	Beverley / Unknown / F	5	7 / 12	40/1	-

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2nd Favourite

Hamilton

18:00

Runners: 7 Distance: 6f HCap Handicap Going: GD(GD/SF PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Magic Box is much respected but preference is for KHUSKHAS, who has had the form of her Yarmouth maiden win boosted.

Khuskhas

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Kevin Philippart de Foy Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 91 OR: 71

9 tips

11/4

Comment: Left her AW debut behind when overcoming an awkward start and some trouble in running to lead near the finish in 6f Yarmouth maiden (good) three weeks ago; that form has been franked, notably by the second who won by 5l last weekend; interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Yarmouth / Unknown / F		5	1 / 12	33/1	-
05/06/25	Chelmsford / Unknown / F		5	9 / 11	11/1	-

Magic Box

Jockey: Cieren Fallon Trainer: William Haggas Age/Wt: 2/9-4 F: 6731 OR: 68

4 tips

7/2

Comment: Improved on three 5f turf efforts to make a winning nursery debut over 7f on AW at Kempton 15 days ago, getting on top towards the finish; shorter trip to contend with now back on the grass but could have more to give for her leading stable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 5	5/1	63
07/06/25	Chepstow / Unknown / F	5	3 / 7	9/1	-
03/05/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F	5	7 / 10	13/8	-
22/04/25	Yarmouth / Unknown / F	5	6 / 6	7/2	-

Blue To Blue

Jockey: C Lee Trainer: K. R. Burke Age/Wt: 2/9-9 F: 144 OR: 73

4/1

Comment: Won on debut at Southwell (5f, AW) in April but hasn't built on that on turf twice since, beaten 9l into fourth in a 6f Haydock nursery 15 days ago; still early days for top yard but others arrive with more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	4 / 6	4/1	76
13/05/25	Beverley / Unknown / F	5	4 / 11	6/1	-
20/04/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	3	1 / 5	4/1	-

Arduis Invicta

Jockey: S H James Trainer: Craig Lidster Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 25524 OR: 71

4/1

Comment: Runner-up twice on turf; not far off that level when fourth in 6f Southwell maiden on Sunday; nursery debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	4	4 / 9	11/8	71
26/06/25	Nottingham / Unknown / F	5	2 / 13	16/5	67
24/05/25	Beverley / Unknown / F	2	5 / 5	18/1	-
07/05/25	Chester / Unknown / F	2	5 / 8	17/2	-
24/04/25	Beverley / Unknown / F	5	2 / 12	40/1	-

Theres A Chance

Jockey: T Eaves Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 2/9-5 F: 374 OR: 69

15/2

Comment: Fair form when reaching the frame in two of her three qualifying runs, looking suited by the step up to 6f when fourth at Pontefract latest; ought to be competitive from this opening mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Pontefract / Unknown / F	5	4 / 10	20/1	-
19/05/25	Carlisle / Unknown / F	2	7 / 7	12/1	-
12/04/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F	4	3 / 10	12/1	-

Head For Freedom

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 2/9-3 F: 715 OR: 67

9/1

Comment: Well backed and showed plenty of improvement on second start to win claimer at Beverley (5f, good) in May; similar form when fifth of 7 in a seller at Musselburgh (5f, good again) six weeks ago; steps up to 6f for her nursery debut; not obviously well treated.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Musselburgh / Unknown / F	2	5 / 7	12/1	-
28/05/25	Beverley / Unknown / F	6	1 / 9	9/4	-
13/05/25	Beverley / Unknown / F	5	7 / 11	50/1	-

Red Savitar

Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Hugo Palmer Age/Wt: 2/9-4 F: 339 OR: 68

12/1

Comment: All three outings over 5f on AW, failing to build on debut; reportedly had an irregular heartbeat when remote last of nine on latest start 52 days ago; gelded ahead of this nursery and turf debut with Oisin Murphy booked; one to note in the betting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	9 / 9	4/1	-
05/05/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	4	3 / 5	11/2	-
20/04/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	3	3 / 5	11/8	-

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Hamilton

18:35

Runners: 14 Distance: 6f HCap Handicap Going: GD(GD/SF PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: If there's one which could be well ahead of its mark it is DOUBLE RUSH (nap), who can confirm the promise of last month's York third.

Double Rush

Jockey: D Tudhope Trainer: Charles Hills Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 5-113 OR: 90

6 tips

9/5

Comment: Much improved this year, winning an AW maiden in fine style on his reappearance and rewarding market support when seeing off nine rivals in a handicap at the Newmarket Craven meeting (6f, good to soft); raced away from the main action and shaped very well when third of 18 in traditionally strong 3yo handicap at York (6f, good to firm) five weeks ago; non-runner due to unsuitable ground (good to firm) at Newmarket last week; almost certainly still on a good mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	York / Handicap / F	2	3 / 18	4/1	90
16/04/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	1 / 10	9/4	85
31/03/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	1 / 8	8/11	77
09/10/24	Nottingham / Unknown / F	5	5 / 10	5/4	-
05/09/24	Haydock / Unknown / F	3	4 / 5	10/1	-
24/08/24	Windsor / Unknown / F	5	2 / 13	22/1	-

Nariko

Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Hugo Palmer Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 12-1 OR: 86

3 tips

6/1

Comment: Made it three wins and a second in her last four starts (all under Oisin Murphy on soft/heavy ground) when shading a close finish on 7f Goodwood reappearance 40 days ago; only nudged up 2lb but might be best to look elsewhere unless further rain arrives.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/06/25	Goodwood / Handicap / F	4	1 / 9	13/8	84
25/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	2 / 9	3/1	82
03/10/24	Salisbury / Handicap / F	4	1 / 13	13/2	78
25/05/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	1 / 15	11/2	71
11/05/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	4	4 / 8	6/1	72
29/04/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	4 / 7	9/4	73

Strike Red

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 7/9-8 F: 9-62568 OR: 94

1 tip

15/2

Comment: Very useful sprint handicapper on his day, winning a valuable prize at York (6f, soft) last autumn; as good as ever when second at Leicester (6f, good) in April but needs to shrug off below-par efforts on his last two starts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	8 / 13	12/1	96
07/06/25	Epsom / Handicap / F	2	6 / 11	9/2	98
11/05/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	5 / 13	11/1	98
26/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	2	2 / 11	14/1	98
06/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	2	6 / 11	33/1	99
09/11/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	9 / 15	12/1	99

Bergerac

Jockey: T Eaves Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 7/9-6 F: 785214 OR: 92

1 tip

8/1

Comment: Back to winning ways in competitive 5f course handicap (good to soft) in June; respectable fourth of 14 in the Gosforth Park Cup at Newcastle (5f) since; each-way claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	4 / 14	4/1	91
15/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	3	1 / 12	11/2	87
31/05/25	York / Handicap / F	2	2 / 13	10/1	87
14/05/25	York / Handicap / F	2	5 / 16	11/1	88
27/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	8 / 13	12/1	90
20/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	7 / 7	7/2	91

Vantheman

Jockey: C Lee Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 4/9-3 F: 4-5042 OR: 89

8/1

Comment: 6f winner as a 2yo but his very best form as been achieved over 5f, including worn down late in course handicap (good) three weeks ago; a 2lb nudge still leaves him feasibly handicapped but needs to prove he's as effective at 6f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	3	2 / 8	5/2	87
05/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	2	4 / 6	5/2	88
15/05/25	York / Handicap / F	2	11 / 17	8/1	90
15/04/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	5 / 13	9/1	91
11/10/24	York / Handicap / F	3	4 / 17	9/1	92
18/08/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	2	5 / 7	15/8	92

Jonny Concrete

Jockey: A Mullen Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 91-122 OR: 83

1 tip

11/1

Comment: Prominent-racer who has been progressive in these cheekpieces, winning three times, including 7f Musselburgh reappearance (good) in April; good runner-up efforts over 6f on fast ground at Carlisle and York (to Kats Bob) since; no reason why he won't give another good account.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	York / Handicap / F	4	2 / 19	16/5	82
19/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	4	2 / 10	4/1	80
13/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	4	1 / 12	12/1	77
01/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	1 / 9	5/1	74
20/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	9 / 24	14/1	74
29/08/24	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	2 / 10	9/2	74

Commanche Falls

Jockey: Connor Beasley Trainer: Michael Dods Age/Wt: 8/10-0 F: 8-7026 OR: 100

12/1

Comment: Winner of this in 2021; on a losing run but C&D second off this mark in June shows he's still capable of smart form; excuses for a lesser run at Ripon since and his yard's good recent form provides hope that he can bounce back now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	2	6 / 9	5/1	100
05/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	2	2 / 6	7/1	100
14/05/25	York / Handicap / F	2	10 / 16	17/2	102
26/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	2	7 / 11	12/1	103
25/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	8 / 9	16/1	105
04/10/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	5 / 10	11/1	106

Northern Ticker

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Michael Dods Age/Wt: 3/9-8 F: 113-0 OR: 99

1 tip

12/1

Comment: Strong 6f form as a 2yo, winning twice and good third in the Redcar Two-Year-Old Trophy (soft) on final start; weakened as if needing the run in strong 3yo handicap at York (6f, good to firm; Double Rush third) on reappearance five weeks ago; could leave that well behind, particularly with the yard firing on all cylinders again.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	York / Handicap / F	2	15 / 18	22/1	101
05/10/24	Redcar / Listed / F	1	3 / 19	5/2	87
29/08/24	Carlisle / Unknown / F	3	1 / 10	10/11	-
02/08/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	1 / 8	11/8	-
06/07/24	Carlisle / Unknown / F	4	3 / 10	11/1	-

Moonstone Boy

Jockey: Mohammed Tabti Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 4-2150 OR: 85

12/1

Comment: All 22 starts over 5f, winning twice in the mud here last summer; added to his tally in Carlisle Class 4 (good to soft) in May but not in the same form twice since; the return to Hamilton is a plus but his effectiveness at this trip has to be taken on trust.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	11 / 14	16/1	88
14/06/25	Chester / Handicap / F	3	5 / 8	5/2	88
29/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	4	1 / 10	4/1	81
19/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	4	2 / 12	12/1	80
18/10/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	4 / 8	10/1	82
11/10/24	York / Handicap / F	3	9 / 17	22/1	82

Trilby

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: Sam England Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 014704 OR: 82

1 tip

12/1

Comment: Five-time winner, most recently off this mark at Beverley (5f) in April; respectable fourth of 12 to Bergerac over 5f here (good to soft) last month; has undergone wind surgery since; has a particularly good record on soft/heavy and would enter the reckoning should the ground ease.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	3	4 / 12	6/1	83
31/05/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	3	14 / 16	10/1	85
15/05/25	York / Handicap / F	2	7 / 17	11/1	86
26/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	2	4 / 11	6/1	86
16/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	3	1 / 7	13/8	82
30/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	12 / 19	14/1	83

Sophia's Starlight

Jockey: S H James Trainer: Grant Tuer Age/Wt: 5/9-9 F: 4-80 OR: 95

Comment: Front-runner who ended 2024 in fine form, winning handicaps at Newmarket and Pontefract (both on soft ground); not at best in two outings in the spring and 2lb above her last winning mark; first outing for 12 weeks.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	13 / 13	28/1	97
29/03/25	Doncaster / Listed / F	1	8 / 9	20/1	97
09/11/24	Doncaster / Listed / F	1	4 / 11	14/1	98
21/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	2	1 / 6	18/5	93
26/09/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	1 / 5	13/2	91
07/07/24	Chelmsford / Listed / F	1	7 / 8	16/1	93

Eye Of Dubai

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: John & Sean Quinn Age/Wt: 4/9-1 F: 31-000 OR: 87

28/1

Comment: Won two 6f handicaps on soft ground last year; has yet to find the same form in three outings this year but back on a good mark if reviving after a short break; one to note in the market.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Chester / Handicap / F	3	11 / 13	11/1	89
07/06/25	Epsom / Handicap / F	2	10 / 11	16/5	90
30/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	17 / 19	7/1	90
09/11/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	1 / 15	5/1	87
25/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	3 / 9	7/2	86
12/10/24	York / Handicap / F	2	3 / 21	17/2	86

Crown Board

Jockey: P J McDonald Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam Age/Wt: 5/10-0 F: 1/64-70 OR: 100

1 tip

33/1

Comment: Very lightly raced 5yo; well held in 1m2f Kempton listed event and 1m Newbury handicap (weakened quickly) this year; remains to be seen if this significant drop in trip is what's required.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	2	11 / 11	12/1	104
21/04/25	Kempton / Listed / F	1	7 / 8	12/1	105
18/09/24	Sandown / Listed / F	1	4 / 8	25/1	100
02/08/24	Goodwood / Unknown / F	2	6 / 7	10/1	-
19/12/23	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	1 / 10	4/6	-

Venture Capital

Jockey: S A Gray Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 4/9-7 F: 4-9107 OR: 93

33/1

Comment: Fifth win when accounting for six rivals at Ripon (5f, good) in April but below par in a pair of York handicaps since (had wind surgery in between); the yard has other more obvious contenders.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	York / Handicap / F	2	7 / 7	7/1	94
31/05/25	York / Handicap / F	2	10 / 13	5/1	95
26/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	2	1 / 7	5/2	90
08/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	2	9 / 10	4/1	91
26/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	4 / 15	5/1	92
05/10/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	3 / 12	10/3	92

Sophia's Starlight

Jockey: S H James Trainer: Grant Tuer Age/Wt: 5/9-9 F: 4-80 OR: 95

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	13 / 13	28/1	97
29/03/25	Doncaster / Listed / F	1	8 / 9	20/1	97
09/11/24	Doncaster / Listed / F	1	4 / 11	14/1	98
21/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	2	1 / 6	18/5	93
26/09/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	1 / 5	13/2	91
07/07/24	Chelmsford / Listed / F	1	7 / 8	16/1	93

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Hamilton

19:10

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 3f Stakes Going: GD(GD/SF PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Two impressive novice wins mark down NAHRAAN as a really smart prospect and he can remain unbeaten now moving up to Listed company.

Nahraan

Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: John & Thady Gosden Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 11 OR: 95

6 tips

5/4

Comment: Picked up well from an unpromising position to run down smart stablemate Cajole on 8.6f Wolverhampton debut in May and confirmed himself an exciting prospect with a 4l win under a penalty over 1m2f at Windsor (good) since; the way he powered clear in the closing stages suggests the slightly longer trip this evening will suit and this Group-entered colt can take the step up to Listed level in his stride.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Windsor / Unknown / F		5	1 / 11	2/15	-
27/05/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F		5	1 / 13	12/1	-

Rogue Millions

Jockey: L Morris Trainer: James Owen Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 3311 OR: 96

3 tips

9/2

Comment: Made a mockery of an opening mark of 87 in the Cumberland Plate at Carlisle (1m3f, soft) last month, readily drawing 4l clear; that was impressive and he won't have to raise his game much more to make his presence felt in this higher grade.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	4	1 / 9	11/8	87
30/05/25	Chepstow / Unknown / F	5	1 / 12	5/1	-
09/05/25	Nottingham / Unknown / F	5	3 / 5	7/1	-
20/04/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	3 / 8	5/1	-

Arabian Force

Jockey: Cieren Fallon Trainer: William Haggas Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 6117 OR: 99

2 tips

5/1

Comment: Progressive, winning fast-ground novices at Wetherby (1m) and Salisbury (1m2f; by 5l) before advancing his RPR again when seventh (Great David 2l ahead in fifth) of 12 in 1m2f Royal Ascot Group 3; shapes as if this slightly longer trip could suit and open to further improvement.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Ascot / Group 3 / F	1	7 / 12	16/1	95
15/05/25	Salisbury / Unknown / F	4	1 / 6	9/4	-
27/04/25	Wetherby / Unknown / F	5	1 / 10	11/8	-
07/04/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	6 / 14	17/2	-

Great David

Jockey: D Tudhope Trainer: James Tate Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 41-135 OR: 103

2 tips

11/2

Comment: Built upon 2yo promise with easy win in Nottingham handicap (1m2f, good) in April; improved again with Listed third at Chester (10.3f, good) and ran to a similar level when fifth (Arabian Force 2l behind in seventh) of 12 in 1m2f Royal Ascot Group 3 (good to firm) since.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Ascot / Group 3 / F	1	5 / 12	40/1	102
08/05/25	Chester / Listed / F	1	3 / 7	25/1	86
09/04/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	4	1 / 9	6/1	76
17/10/24	Brighton / Unknown / F	4	1 / 10	10/3	72
14/09/24	Bath / Unknown / F	4	4 / 10	7/2	-
14/08/24	Beverley / Unknown / F	4	4 / 9	5/1	-

Secret Of Love

Jockey: P J McDonald Trainer: Andrew Balding Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 612-26 OR: 98

8/1

Comment: Dual Listed runner-up, including chasing home subsequent Oaks winner Minnie Hauk at Chester (extended 1m3f, good) in May; faded into sixth in 1m4f French Group 3 since but she ran up to her RPR; place claims for last year's winning yard.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Chantilly / Group 3 / F	-	6 / 8	26/5	-
07/05/25	Chester / Listed / F	1	2 / 7	7/1	93
02/11/24	Newmarket / Listed / F	1	2 / 8	11/1	-
04/09/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	1 / 2	85/40	-
10/08/24	Newmarket (July) / Unknown / F	2	6 / 9	9/1	-

Square Dalboni

Jockey: Hector Crouch Trainer: Ralph Beckett Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 9111-8 OR: 108

1 tip

10/1

Comment: Three wins at 2, including a 1m1f Chantilly Listed event by 4l on heavy ground in the autumn; weakened to finish last of eight in a strong renewal of the Chester Vase (extended 1m4f, good) on his reappearance; given time since and Group entries in the coming months suggest connections still have faith in him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Chester / Group 3 / F	1	8 / 8	15/2	108
26/10/24	Chantilly / Listed / F	-	1 / 5	27/10	-
13/09/24	Salisbury / Unknown / F	4	1 / 12	3/1	-
26/08/24	Epsom / Unknown / F	2	1 / 10	9/2	-
20/07/24	Doncaster / Unknown / F	2	9 / 11	10/3	-

Tiernan

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 44

125/1

Comment: Has shown promise in two outings over 1m1f this summer (maiden here latterly) but surely biting off more than he can chew in this company.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Hamilton / Unknown / F		5	4 / 11	10/1	-
29/05/25	Carlisle / Unknown / F		5	4 / 11	50/1	-

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Hamilton

19:45

Runners: 5 Distance: 1m 4f HCap Handicap Going: GD(GD/SF PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Charlie Johnston's NEOMA is 4lb well-in compared to her future mark and can land a second course win of the summer.

Arkinthestars

Jockey: S H James Trainer: K. R. Burke Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 214621 OR: 77

9/5

Comment: Second career success when holding on gamely in 1m2f Doncaster handicap (good to firm) a fortnight ago; proved herself at 1m4f when second at Ripon prior to that; should go well again.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	1 / 7	13/2	72
19/06/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	2 / 6	7/2	72
31/05/25	Chester / Handicap / F	4	6 / 8	10/3	73
17/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	4	4 / 7	3/1	73
26/04/25	Ripon / Unknown / F	5	1 / 6	7/4	73
16/04/25	Beverley / Unknown / F	5	2 / 7	11/2	72

Neoma

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: Charlie Johnston Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 9-4512 OR: 69

10 tips

21/10

Comment: Opened her account in small-field fillies' event over 1m3f here (good) last month and bettered that form when only narrowly failing to get to an improving Prescott 3yo (pair 8l clear) at Pontefract (1m4f, good) ten days ago; turns out just before a 4lb rise for that kicks in; obvious claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/07/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	2 / 5	10/3	69
26/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 4	17/2	66
06/06/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	5 / 7	25/1	67
20/05/25	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	4 / 7	11/1	69
25/10/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	9 / 9	10/3	71
03/10/24	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	2	5 / 6	7/2	-

Lord Protector

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Ruth Carr Age/Wt: 7/10-2 F: 0-23553 OR: 80

1 tip

9/2

Comment: No win since taking a Class 2 at Sandown (1m2f) in July 2023; kicked off 2025 with a pleasing AW effort at Newcastle (runner-up from 4lb higher) but unable to build positively on that since; latest 1m4f Ripon third (Haptics sixth) respectable but the wait for another win may go on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	3 / 7	4/1	80
26/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	2	5 / 10	50/1	83
01/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	3	5 / 7	5/1	84
17/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	3 / 9	15/2	84
20/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	2 / 11	28/1	84
24/08/24	York / Handicap / F	2	13 / 17	40/1	87

Spanish Hustle

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 7/9-9 F: 2-93412 OR: 73

2 tips

11/2

Comment: Handles most ground and gained a fifth Hamilton success when coming from off the pace to beat 13 rivals over 1m3f on good to soft last month; creditable second to a progressive 3yo over 1m5f here (good) last Saturday; same mark this evening but might be vulnerable to younger legs again.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	2 / 5	5/1	73
15/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	1 / 14	13/2	69
05/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	4 / 8	9/1	70
04/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 8	7/2	70
13/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	4	9 / 13	20/1	71
06/11/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	2 / 8	7/2	70

Haptics

Jockey: D Tudhope Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 5/10-1 F: 6-3526 OR: 79

8/1

Comment: Four French wins (10.5f-1m4f); best run for David O'Meara when narrowly beaten over 1m5f here (good) last month but behind Lord Protector at Ripon since.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	6 / 7	11/2	80
05/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	2 / 8	6/1	79
17/05/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	5 / 6	12/1	81
03/05/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	3 / 6	12/1	82
03/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	6 / 7	18/1	85
07/09/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	4	5 / 5	7/2	86

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Hamilton

20:20

Runners: 6 Distance: 5f HCap Handicap Going: GD(GD/SF PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: With the Michael Dods team going well again a chance is taken on EDUCATING RITA, a winner on this card 12 months ago.

Educating Rita

Jockey: Connor Beasley Trainer: Michael Dods Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 8-760 OR: 77

4 tips

9/4

Comment: Won the 6f nursery on this card 12 months ago; not disgraced in some competitive 3yo only handicaps this year and interesting now tackling older opposition with her yard back in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	York / Handicap / F	4	10 / 18	12/1	79
15/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	6 / 14	16/1	81
22/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	3	7 / 10	5/1	83
05/10/24	Redcar / Listed / F	1	8 / 19	22/1	85
20/09/24	Ayr / Listed / F	1	9 / 14	22/1	85
25/08/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	2 / 8	4/1	80

Monks Dream

Jockey: Sean Kirrane Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 4/9-13 F: 21093 OR: 77

2 tips

10/3

Comment: All three wins have come on Newcastle's Tapeta, the latest in March; good third of 14 to Paddy's Day in Gosforth Cup there three weeks ago; has a lower mark on turf.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	3 / 14	11/1	82
27/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	9 / 13	13/2	83
10/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	12 / 13	5/1	83
13/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	1 / 8	9/4	77
04/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	2 / 8	5/2	77
15/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	2 / 10	4/1	75

Parisiac

Jockey: A Mullen Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 6/9-11 F: 123331 OR: 70

2 tips

7/2

Comment: C&D win on good in May and got his head back in front when making all in amateur rider handicap at Ayr (5f, good to soft) 12 days ago; should be competitive under a 5lb penalty.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	1 / 7	9/4	70
05/07/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	3 / 10	5/1	70
27/06/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	3 / 10	11/1	71
11/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 5	10/11	68
05/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	2 / 6	7/1	71
28/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	1 / 7	7/1	66

Classy Al

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 7/9-7 F: 551541 OR: 67

5 tips

7/2

Comment: Hold-up performer who added to his C&D win last month when shading a close finish at Ayr (5f, good) on Monday; this tricky customer isn't obviously well treated under a 4lb penalty and has yet to win back to back in his 44-race career.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	6/1	67
26/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	3	4 / 8	14/1	68
21/06/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	5 / 7	7/1	67
11/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 5	6/1	62
30/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	5 / 10	9/1	65
21/05/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	5 / 6	10/1	65

Jojo Rabbit

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Ruth Carr Age/Wt: 7/9-2 F: 766169 OR: 66

9/1

Comment: Got his head back in front at Ripon (5f, good) in June but not in the same form twice since; not easy to know what to expect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/07/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	9 / 9	22/1	66
17/06/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	6 / 7	9/2	67
04/06/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	5/1	62
22/05/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	5	6 / 7	12/1	65
27/04/25	Wetherby / Handicap / F	5	6 / 10	7/1	67
07/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	7 / 10	15/2	68

Sevensees

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser Trainer: Ruth Carr Age/Wt: 5/9-13 F: 100858 OR: 77

20/1

Comment: Dual 5f turf winner in Ireland; also successful on Southwell's Tapeta for Stuart Williams in March but has found life tougher on AW since, including for this yard on last three outings; needs a return to turf to spark a revival for last year's winning yard.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/06/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	8 / 8	40/1	79
19/06/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	5 / 6	28/1	81
31/05/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	8 / 9	16/1	83
27/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	12 / 13	25/1	84
06/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	12 / 13	16/1	84
21/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	1 / 9	10/1	82

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Hamilton

20:50

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 1/2f HCap Handicap Going: GD(GD/SF PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: The step up to 1m could suit INVINCIBLE RUBY who can make light of a 6lb penalty for last week's Catterick success.

Invincible Ruby

Jockey: Mohammed Tabti Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 3/9-12 F: 437721 OR: 68

4 tips

13/8

Comment: This 3yo has gone the right way since handicapping; won going away over 7f at Catterick last week, suggesting this longer trip may suit her even better; can make light of a 6lb penalty.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	1 / 7	5/2	68
21/06/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	2 / 8	3/1	68
10/06/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	7 / 14	50/1	70
19/05/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	7 / 11	28/1	-
12/05/25	Catterick / Unknown / F	5	3 / 10	16/1	-
23/04/25	Catterick / Unknown / F	5	4 / 4	50/1	-

Inanna

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 5/9-13 F: 153321 OR: 62

5 tips

3/1

Comment: Placed three times over 6f here before resuming winnings over 7f at Ayr (good to soft) 11 days ago; had some 1m form at the start of her career; not obviously well treated under a 5lb penalty (revised mark 3lb lower) but still respected as an in-form sort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	1 / 11	3/1	62
26/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 6	7/2	62
18/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 7	4/1	62
05/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 12	10/3	62
21/05/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	5 / 13	9/2	62
01/05/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	1 / 6	2/1	60

Blufferonthebus

Jockey: S H James Trainer: Craig Lidster Age/Wt: 4/9-12 F: 42218 OR: 66

2 tips

7/2

Comment: Second to Hostelry over C&D before going one better over 7f at Carlisle (soft) last month; well held back at Carlisle since but her overall record suggests she's unlikely to stay down for long.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	4	8 / 11	8/1	66
25/06/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	4	1 / 9	7/2	64
18/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	2 / 9	9/4	64
16/06/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	5/1	64
30/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	4 / 6	10/3	65
18/04/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	7 / 14	33/1	67

Hostelry

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser Trainer: Ruth Carr Age/Wt: 8/9-12 F: 231114 OR: 66

1 tip

6/1

Comment: Four wins on good/good to firm since April, including twice over C&D, but her run of good form came to a halt at Doncaster a fortnight ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	4 / 6	4/1	66
18/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 9	15/2	63
28/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	11/4	60
16/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 11	7/2	57
01/05/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	3 / 6	10/3	57
24/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	2 / 11	16/5	57

Dream Angel

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 05816 OR: 66

10/1

Comment: Improved for the step up to 1m/switch to handicap company when getting up late at Wetherby (good to firm) last month; found out off 4lb higher over 1m2f at Haydock a fortnight ago, although the quick return to 1m suggests connections think lack of stamina may have played a part.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	6 / 10	8/1	66
19/06/25	Wetherby / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	17/2	62
31/05/25	Chester / Unknown / F	4	8 / 10	40/1	-
22/05/25	Haydock / Unknown / F	4	5 / 6	125/1	-
28/04/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	11 / 12	12/1	-

Oceans Charm

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Ed de Giles Age/Wt: 3/9-5 F: 5-267 OR: 67

25/1

Comment: Second in 1m Southwell (AW) novice for James Ferguson in January but well held in two outings for new yard in May, latterly her handicap debut; still early days but arrives with a point to prove.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/05/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	7 / 9	125/1	70
05/05/25	Windsor / Unknown / F	4	6 / 12	22/1	-
23/01/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	2 / 7	9/1	-
23/09/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	5 / 7	20/1	-

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