Hamilton Racecards Horse Racing Tips: Friday, 17th May 2024

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Hamilton 17:30

PDM Buildbase Scotland Apprentice Handicap

•  4yo+, 8 Runners
•  Flat,Turf , 5f 7y , GOOD, Good to soft in places (GoingStick: 7.2)
•  Winner £3,664, 2nd £1,719, 3rd £859, 4th £430, 5th £214

• 1. Astapor (9/1) – Bet365
• A six-year-old who had a strong summer run last year but has struggled to regain form after a layoff. Needs to show more to be a serious contender.
• 2. Sixcor (2/1) – Unibet
• This six-year-old has been fairly consistent and finished third on the turf recently. Looks to be in good form and could be a strong contender here.
• 3. Protest Rally (15/2) – Bet365
• After showing improvement with cheekpieces last time, this four-year-old has a good chance to capitalize on that performance and compete well here.
• 4. Mews House (10/1) – Betvictor
• Last year’s winner but hasn’t shown the same form on the all-weather tracks recently. Needs a return to turf to rediscover winning ways.
• 5. Doon The Glen (9/2) – Bet365
• Still a maiden but was unlucky not to win at Newcastle. A repeat of that performance would make this four-year-old a contender over 5f.
• 6. Kyber Crystal (13/2) – Unibet
• Not a frequent winner but ran decently at Redcar. With a new trainer, this five-year-old could improve and surprise the field.
• 7. Captain Corcoran (7/2) – Bet365
• This seven-year-old ran well at Catterick recently. A repeat of that form puts him in with a strong chance.
• 8. Lancashire Life (12/1) – Betvictor
• Yet to win after 34 starts but should be fitter after a recent run at Catterick. Needs to find improvement to challenge here.

Verdict

Sixcor looks to be in good form and should be the one to beat, while Captain Corcoran and Doon The Glen offer strong opposition. Protest Rally is also one to watch if building on recent improvement.

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Hamilton 18:05

British EBF Supports Racing Welfare #mentalhealthawarenessweek Restricted Maiden Stakes (Qual’)(GBB)

•  2yo, 5 Runners
•  Flat,Turf , 5f 7y , GOOD, Good to soft in places (GoingStick: 7.2)
•  Winner £4,860, 2nd £2,282, 3rd £1,141, 4th £571

• 1. Gobsmacked (85/40) – Bet365
• This Havana Grey colt is noteworthy, especially considering Kevin Ryan’s previous success in this race. Anticipate a strong debut.
• 2. Up The Clarets (7/4) – Unibet
• A Kodiac colt from Richard Fahey’s yard, which has a reputation for well-prepared debutants. Expected to be competitive.
• 3. Joshuas Dream (8/1) – Betvictor
• This Expert Eye colt’s potential is a bit of an unknown, but market signals could be very telling for this newcomer.
• 4. Kiss Me My Love (5/2) – Bet365
• An Invincible Spirit filly from Charlie Johnston’s stable. She holds strong respect, especially if positive market vibes arise.
• 5. Iwo Jima (13/2) – Unibet
• Had a promising debut with a fourth-place finish at Catterick. Likely to show improvement and could be in the mix.

Verdict

Gobsmacked is poised to follow up Kevin Ryan’s success from last year. Up The Clarets and Kiss Me My Love are expected to be formidable challengers, with Iwo Jima potentially improving from her debut.

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Hamilton 18:40

Precon William Wallace Handicap

•  4yo+, 7 Runners
•  Flat,Turf , 6f 6y , GOOD, Good to soft in places (GoingStick: 7.2)
•  Winner £5,286, 2nd £2,481, 3rd £1,239, 4th £620, 5th £309

• 1. Conservationist (11/1) – Bet365
• Returning from a lackluster start at Yarmouth, this four-year-old needs to show significant improvement to be competitive.
• 2. Quintus Arrius (5/2) – Unibet
• This four-year-old has a good track record here and recently performed well at Doncaster. One to watch closely.
• 3. Punchbowl Flyer (12/1) – Betvictor
• Having not won since 2021, this seven-year-old has not shown much this season. Other runners might have better chances.
• 4. Rock Opera (5/1) – Bet365
• A course winner in good form. From an in-form stable, this four-year-old cannot be overlooked.
• 5. Catherine Chroi (7/4) – Bet365
• Having won multiple times this year, including at Leicester, this six-year-old is a major player despite a 10lb penalty.
• 6. Sacred Falls (11/1) – Unibet
• Finished ninth at Haydock recently but has the potential to bounce back and could surprise.
• 7. Iris Dancer (13/2) – Betvictor
• Won this race in 2022 and showed promise with a fifth at Ayr. Merits serious consideration.

Verdict

Catherine Chroi is in excellent form and looks hard to beat. Quintus Arrius and Iris Dancer are expected to provide strong competition, with Rock Opera also in contention for a good finish.

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Hamilton 19:15

Precon Braveheart Handicap

•  4yo+, 6 Runners
•  Flat,Turf , 1m 4f 15y , GOOD, Good to soft in places (GoingStick: 7.2)
•  Winner £15,462, 2nd £7,251, 3rd £3,627, 4th £1,812, 5th £906, 6th £453

• 1. Get Shirty (3/1) – Bet365
• After a solid fifth place at Ripon, this eight-year-old who won this race in 2022 cannot be dismissed and could be in contention again.
• 2. Capital Theory (2/1) – Unibet
• Following a recent victory over 1m5f here, this five-year-old looks in top form and could defy the 5lb penalty to win again.
• 3. Maasai Mara (4/1) – Betvictor
• This four-year-old showed promise last season but has something to prove after refusing to race over hurdles at Sandown recently.
• 4. Faylaq (15/2) – Bet365
• Despite being winless since 2019, this eight-year-old has been performing decently and should not be ruled out of the mix.
• 5. Geremia (6/1) – Betvictor
• Although this six-year-old did not threaten on his yard debut at Newmarket, he has the potential to bounce back strongly.
• 6. Navarre Express (10/1) – Unibet
• Finishing last in her most recent outing, this four-year-old needs to hit the ground running on her return to have any chance.

Verdict

Capital Theory appears to be in great shape after a recent victory and looks like the one to beat. Get Shirty and Faylaq are expected to offer strong challenges, while Geremia could also make a significant impact.

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Hamilton 19:50

Hampton By Hilton Hamilton Park Hotel Handicap

•  4yo+, 11 Runners
•  Flat,Turf , 1m 68y , GOOD, Good to soft in places (GoingStick: 7.2)
•  Winner £3,664, 2nd £1,719, 3rd £859, 4th £430, 5th £214

• 1. Kristal Klear (3/1) – Bet365
• Kristal Klear ran a strong second at Newcastle for her new stable and could be ready to win her maiden.
• 2. Majestic Newlaw (7/2) – Betvictor
• After finishing second at Ayr for his new trainer, Majestic Newlaw looks poised to improve further and is a strong contender.
• 3. Showmedemoney (12/1) – Unibet
• Showmedemoney has struggled in recent races and will need to regain form to make an impact here.
• 4. Starshot (40/1) – Bet365
• Starshot has not shown much promise, finishing last at Thirsk. Needs a significant turnaround to compete.
• 5. Shahnaz (11/1) – Bet365
• A dual course and distance winner, Shahnaz needs to bounce back from below-par performances in October.
• 6. We Still Believe (11/2) – Betvictor
• A course winner who is in good form, We Still Believe should be competitive off a slightly lower mark.
• 7. Zumaaty (10/1) – Unibet
• Zumaaty has not been in the best form recently and needs to improve to be a factor here.
• 8. Ledger (11/2) – Bet365
• Although below-par in his last run at Musselburgh, Ledger is expected to rebound and perform better.
• 9. Retirement Beckons (13/2) – Betvictor
• A triple course and distance winner, Retirement Beckons was solid at Ayr last time and should be considered.
• 10. Clotherholme (8/1) – Unibet
• Clotherholme had a promising fifth at Beverley recently and could make his presence felt in this race.
• 11. Scarriff (14/1) – Bet365
• Scarriff finished seventh at Newcastle last time and will need to improve significantly to be competitive.

Verdict

Majestic Newlaw is favored to build on his recent second-place finish and secure a win. Kristal Klear and We Still Believe are also strong contenders, while Retirement Beckons could provide a challenge with his track record.

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Hamilton 20:25

Molton Brown At Hamilton Park Handicap

•  3yo, 8 Runners
•  Flat,Turf , 1m 1f 35y , GOOD, Good to soft in places (GoingStick: 7.2)
•  Winner £3,664, 2nd £1,719, 3rd £859, 4th £430, 5th £214

• 1. Persian Phoenix (15/8) – Bet365
• After a promising third at Windsor, Persian Phoenix looks ready to improve over this longer distance.
• 2. Carvalhal (10/1) – Unibet
• Although his juvenile form was modest, Carvalhal has been gelded and might benefit from this switch to handicap racing.
• 3. Lia Rose (3/1) – Betvictor
• Lia Rose showed significant improvement on her handicap debut at Yarmouth. Her dam’s success at 1m2f makes her noteworthy.
• 4. Mon Etoile (9/1) – Bet365
• Runner-up three times on the all-weather earlier this year, Mon Etoile has not progressed as expected and needs to rediscover form.
• 5. Redondo (7/2) – Bet365
• Consistent since winning at Newcastle in February, Redondo should be a strong contender here.
• 6. Nana’s Ancestors (50/1) – Unibet
• Having failed to beat any rivals in six starts, Nana’s Ancestors needs cheekpieces to make a substantial difference.
• 7. Lunar Rocks (12/1) – Betvictor
• Runner-up at Newcastle in March but hasn’t impressed since. Improvement needed.
• 8. Millbuie (33/1) – Bet365
• Millbuie has shown little in his career so far, finishing well beaten in his recent handicap debut. Unlikely to be a threat.

Verdict

Persian Phoenix is poised to build on his recent form and could excel over this longer trip. Lia Rose and Redondo are strong competitors, with Mon Etoile looking to bounce back to form.

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Hamilton 21:00

Patersons Of Greenoakhill Handicap

•  4yo+, 11 Runners
•  Flat,Turf , 6f 6y , GOOD, Good to soft in places (GoingStick: 7.2)
•  Winner £3,664, 2nd £1,719, 3rd £859, 4th £430, 5th £214

• 1. Global Humor (7/2) – Bet365
• A nine-year-old who finished third in this race three years ago. Despite a slow start at Ayr recently, he remains a threat in this field.
• 2. Ski Angel (2/1) – Betvictor
• A four-year-old who won at Ayr recently and has a strong chance to follow up that success, despite a 5lb rise in the weights.
• 3. Bernie The Bear (7/2) – Unibet
• Consistent on the all-weather for his stable and wearing blinkers again, this four-year-old seeks his first win on turf.
• 4. See My Baby Jive (14/1) – Bet365
• An eight-year-old with a hat-trick at Ayr last summer but was always behind on his seasonal reappearance. Worth monitoring.
• 5. Kitbag (8/1) – Bet365
• Yet to show form this year, competing from a career-low mark, and needs to find improvement to be competitive.
• 6. Onthebunny (40/1) – Unibet
• Has shown poor form in two all-weather races since joining Linda Perratt. Needs significant improvement to be in contention.
• 7. Glorious Rio (14/1) – Betvictor
• Now 21lb below his last winning mark from August 2022, but his recent performance at Nottingham was unconvincing.
• 8. Mr Trevor (14/1) – Betvictor
• A C&D winner last September from a 2lb lower mark. He has been poor so far this season but tries a visor for the first time.
• 9. Hard Solution (10/1) – Bet365
• A Southwell winner over 6f, visiting Hamilton for the first time. Needs to improve from his last summer form to be a factor.
• 10. Monsieur Patat (16/1) – Betvictor
• Returning from a long absence and ran fairly at Leicester over 6f on soft ground. He is a long-distance traveler in this race.
• 11. Mrs Happy (28/1) – Unibet
• A seven-race maiden who has not shown any improvement since moving to Lucinda Russell. Now tries a hood for the first time.

Verdict

Ski Angel looks well-placed to continue her progress with another win, despite the 5lb rise. Global Humor and Bernie The Bear should provide strong competition, while Hard Solution may surprise if finding form.

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