Hamilton Races & Results 1 Sunday 7th May 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Hamilton Races & Results Tomform Sunday 7th May 2023

There were 23 Races on Sunday 7th May 2023 across 3 meetings. There was 8 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Hamilton, 8 races at Newmarket, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 7th May 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:30 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (7/1 -27%) Refuge	7 7/1(-27%)	(3) Refuge 7/1, 3-time C&D winner but yet to hit top form this term, only fifth of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) 13 days ago. More is needed. Triple C&D winner in 2022; returned with two respectable runs last month; considered.
2	4 2nd (4) (3/1 +0%) Gustav Graves	3 3/1(+0%)	(4) Gustav Graves 3/1, Arrives in good nick, third of 5 in handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, soft, 15/8) 12 days ago. One for the shortlist. Got back in the groove with three good runs last month; major player again here.
3	1 3rd (1) (1.75/1 +13%) Burj Malinka	1.75 1.75/1(+13%)	(1) Burj Malinka 1.75/1, C&D winner who wasn't seen to best effect (pestered for lead) when sixth of 15 in handicap at Ripon (6f, soft) 17 days ago. Expected to be bang there off a still handy-looking mark. Dual C&D winner in 2022 and had made pretty solid start to this campaign elsewhere.
4	2 4th (2) (2.5/1 +0%) Rory	2.5 2.5/1(+0%)	(2) Rory 2.5/1, C&D winner. Creditable sixth of 16 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, soft, 17/2) 29 days ago. Can give a good account. Admirably consistent since C&D win just under a year ago; respected.
5th	6 5th (6) (12/1 +33%) Sharrabang	12 12/1(+33%)	(6) Sharrabang 12/1, It's now nineteen runs since his last win in 2021 and he came in only sixth of 7 in minor event (11/2) at Southwell (6.1f) 52 days ago. Others appeal more. Safely held in basement-grade AW race on only start this year; difficult to enthuse over.
6th	5 6th (5) (28/1 +0%) Burtonlodge Beauty	28 28/1(+0%)	(5) Burtonlodge Beauty 28/1, C&D winner. Only tenth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 50/1) 93 days so she has a bit to prove now. Soundly beaten on both AW starts this year but her win was gained over C&D on soft ground.

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13:30 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Based on the summary, it is difficult to confidently predict a clear winner. However, 2/1 (1) BURJ MALINKA and 3/1 (4) GUSTAV GRAVES appear to be strong contenders based on their recent form. 2.5/1 (2) RORY could also potentially finish in the top three based on their consistent record. Therefore, the predicted order of finish would be 1) 2/1 (1) BURJ MALINKA, 2) 3/1 (4) GUSTAV GRAVES, 3) 2.5/1 (2) RORY.

BURJ MALINKA won this last season off a mark 6lb lower and, although he has to give weight away all round, this does look a slightly weaker renewal. Refuge would be interesting if he can bounce back to his best and may be a serious rival as he starts to slip down the handicap. That said, Gustav Graves may be the bigger danger after being beaten less than a length at Yarmouth last month.

BURJ MALINKA could get his own way in front so this C&D scorer is fancied to resume winning ways at the chief expense of fellow C&D winner Rory. In-form Gustav Graves appeals as the pick of the remainder for place purposes.

Rory is unlikely to go down without a fight but GUSTAV GRAVES has been knocking on the door in recent weeks and gets the nod.

13:30 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Hamilton Handicap (Class 3) 13f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (6/1 -50%) Postileo	6 6/1(-50%)	(2) Postileo 6/1, Steadily progressive sort who was last seen landing a Doncaster handicap 18 months ago. Interesting that top connections have persevered with him. Looked a promising stayer but been off 562 days; top yard persists with him; watch market.
2	5 2nd (5) (7.5/1 +25%) Faylaq	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(5) Faylaq 7.5/1, Losing run stretches back to 2019 and wasn't at his best when down the field at Doncaster 6 months ago. New yard. Losing run up to 20 and makes stable debut after six months off; may come on for it.
3	3 3rd (3) (5/1 +9%) Good Show	5 5/1(+9%)	(3) Good Show 5/1, Course winner. 9/2, tenth of 14 in handicap at Musselburgh (14f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Booking of Tudhope a plus. Still unexposed and, while he wasn't at his best on return, he should be better for the run. No impact when favourite for Musselburgh return, but retains potential after four starts.
4	7 4th (7) (4.5/1 +10%) Zimmerman	4.5 4.5/1(+10%)	(7) Zimmerman 4.5/1, Likeable type who arrives on the back of a good second at Thirsk. Likely to be involved again. Three wins last year and second on his Thirsk return; return to further is in his favour.
5th	8 5th (8) (6/1 +8%) Pons Aelius	6 6/1(+8%)	(8) Pons Aelius 6/1, Successful 4 times during a busy 2022, culminating in success in London Stayers' Final at Kempton (2m) in December. Solid return to the Flat when third at Ripon last week and every reason to think he'll be on the premises again. Close third at Ripon last time; player provided shorter trip doesn't catch him out.
6th	9 6th (9) (7/1 +13%) Haizoom	7 7/1(+13%)	(9) Haizoom 7/1, Creditable effort fourth at Thirsk last time. Should strip fitter for that and well capable of making an impact from this mark if on her game. C&D winner who wasn't far behind Zimmerman on her Thirsk return; one to consider.
7th	10 7th (10) (40/1 -21%) Bringbackmemories	40 40/1(-21%)	(10) Bringbackmemories 40/1, Fairly useful sort who shaped as if he'd come on for reappearance when down the field at Ripon. Tongue tied now but has a bit to prove. Sole win came over hurdles and well behind Pons Aelius at Ripon last time; tongue-tie on.
8th	1 8th (1) (9/1 +0%) Wickywickywheels	9 9/1(+0%)	(1) Wickywickywheels 9/1, Has an excellent course record and, while she was below form when last seen, she's worth a market check down in grade. Five wins here last year but 11lb higher than for the latest; requires another career-best.
9th	6 9th (6) (8.5/1 +23%) Dubai Leader	8.5 8.5/1(+23%)	(6) Dubai Leader 8.5/1, Last tasted success at Kempton in November. Not completely disgraced when eighth at Kempton a couple of months ago and likely to strip fitter for it. Lightly raced 4yo who did too much early on his Kempton return; may come on from that.
10th	4 10th (4) (25/1 -108%) El Picador	25 25/1(-108%)	(4) El Picador 25/1, Course winner who is consistent in the main but underperformed on final outing of last campaign 7 months ago. Likely to need the run. May be sharper for this first run in eight months; all Flat wins on good/good to firm.

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14:05 Hamilton Handicap (Class 3) 13f Race Class Flow

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1st: 5/1 (7) ZIMMERMAN 2nd: 6.5/1 (8) PONS AELIUS 3rd: 8/1 (9) HAIZOOM

Zimmerman ran well over shorter on his return and will be much better suited by this trip with that run under his belt, while Haizoom won over C&D in May last year off a mark of 76 and is only rated 1lb higher now. Both can go well, but WICKYWICKYWHEELS drops in class and may well find a good deal more now.

POSTILEO was on the up when last seen 18 months ago and it's significant that top connections have bided their time with him, so he's marginally preferred to Zimmerman, who can be relied upon to give his running. Pons Aelius is another one to consider.

The vote goes to ZIMMERMAN (nap) who made a promising return when second at Thirsk last month and should appreciate the longer trip.

14:05 Hamilton Handicap (Class 3) 13f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 Hamilton Stakes (Class 2) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1/1 -37%) Tajalla	1 1/1(-37%)	(1) Tajalla 1/1, Looked good when making a winning debut in a 5f Newmarket novice last spring. Has to be a slight concern that he hasn't been seen since but market confidence would look significant for his very powerful yard. Entered in the Commonwealth Cup. Not seen since impressive Newmarket debut in April 2022 but remains a good prospect.
2	2 2nd (2) (4.5/1 -50%) Silent Words	4.5 4.5/1(-50%)	(2) Silent Words 4.5/1, 7/2, won 14-runner novice at Newcastle (5f) on debut, travelling smoothly to the front before idling late on. She looks sure to improve. Won with more in hand than narrow margin suggests on 2yo debut; should progress this year.
3	5 3rd (5) (2.25/1 +32%) Northcliff	2.25 2.25/1(+32%)	(5) Northcliff 2.25/1, Yet to win but he has quite useful form. Respectable reappearance sixth of 13 in a strong Thirsk sprint handicap 15 days ago. Unlikely to be far away. Sound effort when sixth in Class 3 handicap last month; should go well in this.
4	4 4th (4) (16/1 +11%) Jill's Jungle	16 16/1(+11%)	(4) Jill's Jungle 16/1, 25/1, showed plenty of ability when second of 9 in maiden at Southwell (6f) on debut 23 days ago. Likely to improve. Ran on well to chase home short-odds winner on last month's Southwell debut (6f, AW).
5th	3 5th (3) (50/1 -25%) Borough	50 50/1(-25%)	(3) Borough 50/1, Fair form at best for Ralph Beckett at 2 and will surely have his work cut out against this opposition on his return for a new stable. Left Ralph Beckett after two disappointing nursery runs; tough task on stable debut.
6th	6 6th (6) (33/1 +59%) Wambamwigwam	33 33/1(+59%)	(6) Wambamwigwam 33/1, Sioux Nation filly. Dam 6f winner. Will need to be very useful to take this on debut. Ouf of a fair 6f winner; seems unlikely to reach the required standard on debut.

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14:35 Hamilton Stakes (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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1st: 3/1 (2) SILENT WORDS 2nd: 0.73/1 (1) TAJALLA 3rd: 18/1 (4) JILL'S JUNGLE

Jill's Jungle was second at Southwell on his debut and a place may be the best connections can realistically hope for. Silent Words won her only start by a narrow margin after idling in front at Newcastle and she may have a lot more to offer, a remark that also applies to TAJALLA. He ran on well to win at Newmarket in April last year and holds an entry in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot.

An interesting race. TAJALLA hasn't been seen since his debut win a year ago but his entry in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup suggests connections are hopeful he can make up for lost time so he's preferred to fellow debut scorer Silent Words. Northcliff is much more exposed than the aforementioned pair but also has the form to be bang there.

An alternative to the ones with sexier profiles is NORTHCLIFF, who is proven on slow ground and ran quite well in a recent handicap.

14:35 Hamilton Stakes (Class 2) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 11f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2.75/1 -38%) Where's Jeff	2.75 2.75/1(-38%)	(3) Where's Jeff 2.75/1, Course winner who was returning from 8 months off when close second of 11 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Just 1 lb higher now and looks sure to go well again. Cheekpieces on first time. Battled on well to go close on recent seasonal debut; cheekpieces added today.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/1 -54%) Don't Look Back	10 10/1(-54%)	(1) Don't Look Back 10/1, Fit from hurdling, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy, 28/1) last month. Not disgraced over shorter trip at Musselburgh since and warrants respect. Emphatic 1m2f winner when back on Flat last month; unexposed over middle-distance trips.
3	4 3rd (4) (1.75/1 -27%) Clansman	1.75 1.75/1(-27%)	(4) Clansman 1.75/1, Found improvement when winning 12-runner handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, heavy) on return 35 days ago, sticking to task. 2 lb rise fair and holds strong follow-up claims. Has won his last two and will be very well suited by the forecast rain; obvious contender.
4	2 4th (2) (22/1 +0%) Sophiesticate	22 22/1(+0%)	(2) Sophiesticate 22/1, Ninth of 11 in handicap (20/1) at Ayr (10f, heavy). Off 7 months. Others more appealing. Won twice last summer but was out of sorts when last seen in the autumn.
5th	6 5th (6) (4/1 +67%) Baez	4 4/1(+67%)	(6) Baez 4/1, 25/1, first run since leaving David Menuisier when respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 37 days ago. Entitled to build on that but percentage call is to look elsewhere. Placed four times last spring/summer but made low-key stable debut on AW in March.
6th	5 6th (5) (5.5/1 +21%) Two Auld Pals	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(5) Two Auld Pals 5.5/1, Creditable 3¾ lengths third of 10 to Clansman in handicap (15/2) at Ayr (13.1f, heavy). Off 7 months. Still looking for first success. Ten-race maiden; not seen since placed behind Clansman in October; others preferred.

LTO Selection:

15:10 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 11f Race Class Flow

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Based on the summary, the top three finishers are likely to be 1.38/1 (4) CLANSMAN, 6.5/1 (1) DON'T LOOK BACK, and 2/1 (3) WHERE'S JEFF. 1.38/1 (4) CLANSMAN has won the last two races and will be suited by the forecast rain, while 6.5/1 (1) DON'T LOOK BACK has shown improvement and won a 12-runner handicap recently. 2/1 (3) WHERE'S JEFF battled on well during the recent seasonal debut and has the advantage of being a course winner returning from a short break.

Only narrowly denied over 1m2f at Beverley last month, WHERE'S JEFF is entitled to improve in first-time cheekpieces and he can have a big say in proceedings here. The gelded son of Haafhd could build on that outing, especially given that was his first run back off a break. Clansman scored on his seasonal reappearance at Doncaster last month and must be respected now rated 2lb higher, while Two Auld Pals also merits consideration on his return.

CLANSMAN begun the new campaign with a personal best at Doncaster and remains fairly treated. He is fancied to score again. Where's Jeff looks the likeliest danger.

There could still be more to come from DON'T LOOK BACK over middle distances, and he excelled on slow ground last month.

15:10 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:50 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (25/1 +0%) Kohana Breeze	25 25/1(+0%)	(7) Kohana Breeze 25/1, 66/1 and blinkered for 1st time, matched previous form but looked tricky ride when fifth of 7 in handicap at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) 13 days ago. Others more persuasive. Showed some ability last year but well beaten in both handicaps since returning last month.
4	4 (4) (33/1 +0%) Humble Spark	33 33/1(+0%)	(4) Humble Spark 33/1, Failed to improve when eighth of 11 on nursery debut at Ayr (1m, good, 80/1) in September, though did travel better than most. Needs to resume his progress after 7 months off. All four starts at Ayr last year, showing some ability on debut but then disappointing.
1	5 1st (5) (2.25/1 +50%) Leap Year Lad	2.25 2.25/1(+50%)	(5) Leap Year Lad 2.25/1, Without the headgear for return to turf, shaped as if still in form when third of 6 in handicap (10/3) at Redcar (1m, heavy) 20 days ago, not settling fully. Quirky character but he's capable of getting involved. In the frame in six of his eight handicaps; should run his race but looks vulnerable.
2	6 2nd (6) (2.75/1 +31%) Arkenstaar	2.75 2.75/1(+31%)	(6) Arkenstaar 2.75/1, Looked rusty after 6 months off (had been gelded) when third of 8 in handicap (4/1) at Redcar (1m, heavy) 27 days ago, though did run on well late on. Could do better with that behind him. Ran his best race yet when third on his Redcar return and may step up; leading player.
3	3 3rd (3) (4.5/1 +36%) My Honey B	4.5 4.5/1(+36%)	(3) My Honey B 4.5/1, Kept busy at 2 yrs and, after 5 months off, ran well when fourth of 8 in handicap at Redcar (1m, heavy, 15/2) 27 days ago. Can give another good account. Southwell winner last autumn and a good fourth on Redcar return; shouldn't be far away.
4	2 4th (2) (100/1 -203%) Crown Bridges	100 100/1(-203%)	(2) Crown Bridges 100/1, Didn't go on from his debut last year, in first-time visor when fifth of 9 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 9/1) when last seen in October. First run for yard after leaving Hugo Palmer. Makes handicap debut. Disappointing after a promising debut; makes stable/handicap debut after 199 days off.
5th	9 5th (9) (4.5/1 +18%) Epona Pas	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(9) Epona Pas 4.5/1, After 6 months off, not seen to best effect when sixth of 14 on handicap debut at Bath (1m, soft. 18/1) 30 days ago, shuffled back 3f out. Others still preferred, though. Showed a bit more when sixth on his Bath return; may be capable of better.
6th	1 6th (1) (6.5/1 +19%) Senseofentitlement	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(1) Senseofentitlement 6.5/1, After 6 months off, pulled hard when fifth of 9 in maiden at Southwell (8.1f, 12/1) 19 days ago. Improvement required in first-time hood on his handicap debut. Ran with credit on only turf start, but this won't be easy on handicap debut; hood on.

LTO Selection:

15:50 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

1st - 2.75/1 (8) OBAMA ARMY 2nd - 4/1 (6) ARKENSTAAR 3rd - 7/1 (3) MY HONEY B

Runner-up on his last two starts, OBAMA ARMY can secure his best run to date here and must enter calculations, although Arkenstaar made a promising return to action when third over a mile at Redcar last month and should not be dismissed. My Honey B and Leap Year Lad add further spice, while My Honey B is the pick of the remainder.

OBAMA ARMY has been going the right way sent handicapping this year, finishing runner-up on his last 2 starts, and he can continue his progress to get off the mark this time around. Leap Year Lad shaped as if still in good form on his latest outing and could be the main danger, ahead of My Honey B.

It's hard to get away from OBAMA ARMY who has performed with plenty of credit to finish runner-up in his last two starts.

15:50 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:23 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4.5/1 +40%) Bashful	4.5 4.5/1(+40%)	(3) Bashful 4.5/1, 11/4, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (8f, good to soft) 29 days ago, unable to sustain effort having raced freely. Cheekpieces back on. Just a respectable fourth last time but has claims if judged on AW near miss in March.
2	4 2nd (4) (2.25/1 +55%) Shine On Brendan	2.25 2.25/1(+55%)	(4) Shine On Brendan 2.25/1, C&D winner. 3/1, stepped up on reappearance when second of 4 in handicap at Ayr (8f, good to firm) 3 days ago, seen to maximum effect from front. Won five times in 2022 and comes here after a decent effort on Thursday; respected.
3	1 3rd (1) (1.2/1 +40%) Westernesse	1.2 1.2/1(+40%)	(1) Westernesse 1.2/1, First run since leaving D. K. Weld (52,000 gns) when respectable second of 6 in minor event at Wetherby (7f, good to soft, 7/4) 7 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Has good chance on form. Consistent in Ireland last summer and again ran well on recent seasonal/stable debut.
4	5 4th (5) (6.5/1 +54%) Havana Party	6.5 6.5/1(+54%)	(5) Havana Party 6.5/1, C&D winner. 15/2, never better than mid-field when sixth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 34 days ago. Mark continues to tumble without showing any signs he's ready to take advantage. Out of form on the AW this year seems best suited by a sound surface on turf.
5th	6 5th (6) (33/1 -267%) Retirement Beckons	33 33/1(-267%)	(6) Retirement Beckons 33/1, 4-time C&D winner. 25/1, not disgraced when fifth of 18 in handicap at Redcar (8f, heavy) 6 months ago. Up against race-fit rivals and may need this outing. Four-time C&D winner; makes seasonal debut from fairly tough mark, though.

LTO Selection:

16:23 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

1st: 2.25/1 (2) HIROMICHI 2nd: 5/1 (4) SHINE ON BRENDAN 3rd: 2/1 (1) WESTERNESSE

Even though he has to shoulder joint top-weight for this contest, WESTERNESSE could be worth siding with. He made a promising debut for David O'Meara when finishing second at Wetherby last week and he must hold every chance of building on that. That said, George Bass' claim negates most of Hiromichi's 5lb penalty for his latest success and he can give the selection plenty to think about, while Shine On Brendan is another to bear in mind.

WESTERNESSE made his effort slightly earlier than ideal starting out for new connections when runner-up at Wetherby last week and David O'Meara's 4-y-o can open his account having just a second outing in handicap company. The main danger could emerge from Hiromichi, who regained the winning thread at Bath on Monday and should be bang there again under a penalty. Bashful can fill out third spot.

In-form 5yo HIROMICHI looked very well suited by the stiff 1m at Bath on Monday and he might win for the third time this spring.

16:23 Hamilton Handicap (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:58 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2.5/1 +50%) Slainte Mhath	2.5 2.5/1(+50%)	(2) Slainte Mhath 2.5/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Redcar in April. 9/2, creditable second of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 15 days ago, drawn away from other principals. Clearly still on fair mark and should go well again. C&D winner who has won easily and been a close second since returned to turf; major claims.
2	1 2nd (1) (22/1 -10%) So Grateful	22 22/1(-10%)	(1) So Grateful 22/1, Three wins from 14 runs last year. Possibly unsuited by heavy ground when ninth of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 15 days ago. Something to find on form. All three wins have come on the AW and he is 0-15 on turf; others peferred.
3	5 3rd (5) (11/1 +8%) Impressor	11 11/1(+8%)	(5) Impressor 11/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Redcar in April. 10/1, below form sixth of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, heavy) 15 days ago, never nearer. Frame claims. Won at Redcar last month but finished around 4l behind Slainte Mhath at Thirsk next time.
4	3 4th (3) (3/1 +14%) Iris Dancer	3 3/1(+14%)	(3) Iris Dancer 3/1, Won twice on C&D last term and wasn't disgraced when third of 15 in handicap at Ripon (6f, soft) 17 days ago. Drops in grade here and looks set to go well again. Dual C&D winner who ran well when third at Ripon last time; each-way claims at least.
5th	4 5th (4) (5.5/1 +39%) Kats Bob	5.5 5.5/1(+39%)	(4) Kats Bob 5.5/1, C&D winner. Respectable eighth of 16 in handicap (18/1) at Haydock (6f, good to firm) 8 days ago, not seen to best effect away from main action. Still looks high enough in weights. Dual C&D winner who is back off the same mark as when winning this race last year.
6th	8 6th (8) (25/1 -25%) Jaminoz	25 25/1(-25%)	(8) Jaminoz 25/1, Improved to get off mark at Ayr on penultimate start last season, seeming well suited by the extreme ground. Failed to repeat that effort next and others are preferred after 6 months off. Something to prove returning to sprinting after 205 days off.
7th	6 7th (6) (3.2/1 +42%) Sir Benedict	3.2 3.2/1(+42%)	(6) Sir Benedict 3.2/1, C&D winner. Has been rather luckless in defeat on a good number of recent outings and now races from a career-low mark, so no surprise to see him make more impact if things drop for him. Won over C&D last summer but that's his only win in his last 35 starts; others more solid.
8th	9 8th (9) (18/1 -29%) Billy Wedge	18 18/1(-29%)	(9) Billy Wedge 18/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. 14/1, seemed to excel himself from out of weights when third of 11 in handicap at Redcar (7f, heavy) 20 days ago, albeit well positioned. Must now back that up. Ran well in both starts since return, but shorter trip and record of 3-42 raise questions.

LTO Selection:

16:58 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

1st: 5/1 (2) SLAINTE MHATH 2nd: 3/1 (7) TWO SUMMERS 3rd: 3.5/1 (3) IRIS DANCER

SLAINTE MHATH is somewhat unlucky not to be coming here on a hat-trick, having found an in-form mare just too good at Thirsk last time out. A 1lb rise for that effort could prove lenient and she is narrowly preferred to the consistent Two Summers, whose last win came over this distance at Catterick last October. Billy Wedge and Iris Dancer are also capable of being in the shake-up.

TWO SUMMERS has returned in fine form and Adrian Keatley's likeable filly looks set to record a deserved first success of the year. C&D specialist Iris Dancer is a big threat after an encouraging return at Ripon, whilst recent Thirsk runner-up Slainte Mhath is another to merit serious consideration.

It may be worth chancing dual C&D winner KATS BOB who has dropped to the same mark as when winning this race last year.

16:58 Hamilton Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

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