Hamilton 18 August 2011

Going: Good (Good to Soft in places )
 
 

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14:20 Hamilton (Class 5) (2YO only)

British Stallion Studs E.b.f. Debutants Maiden Stakes

6f 5y

Winner £3,234 - 7 ran

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Picking the winner here won't be easy with a group of unraced youngsters from some of the top stables in the North contesting. It might pay, however, to side with YEEOOW from the in form Elaine Burke stable. This son of Holy Roman Emperor looks particularly well bred and is sure to be cherry ripe for this. Foxtrot Romeo is another well bred sort who could make a bold showing while it would be foolish to rule out the likes of Bu Samra, Personal Touch and Glamorous Angel.

2

14:55 Hamilton (Class 6) (3YO only)

Tents & Events Handicap

6f 5y

Winner £1,943 - 6 ran

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This may not take too much winning and although TAHITIAN PRINCESS'S only win came in a seller, it was over C&D and she's since run with credit twice in handicap company. If she puts her best foot forward, she looks capable of scoring. Babich Bay may be improving but his two latest efforts have come on fibresand and he needs to find another gear back on turf. Deliberation and Kassaab can also be given chances.

3

15:30 Hamilton (Class 6) (3YO plus)

Dennis Donnelly Memorial Unison Glasgow Housing Claiming Stakes

5f 4y

Winner £1,943 - 5 ran

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A year ago FOL HOLLOW was winning top grade sprint handicaps but the wheels have come off the wagon in spectacular style since. After a run of 12 successive defeats, however, he found his way back to the winner's enclosure with an all-the-way win in a 5f Catterick claimer last month. A repeat of that effort looks good enough to land the spoils today. Northern Bolt could prove a threat if turned out after yesterday's exertions at Carlisle while The Jailer has claims if at her best.

4

16:05 Hamilton (Class 4) (3YO plus)

Scottish Trophy Handicap

1m 1f 36y

Winner £4,528 - 16 ran

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Plenty in with chances here but preference is for AMAZING STAR. Although he's 6lb higher than when winning at Haydock last year, he has turned in some good efforts this term and his second off today's mark over a mile at Ripon this month came in better company. Dropped in class but up in trip, he looks the one to be on here. The danger could prove to be Persian Peril but, after a double last month, he looks in the grip of the handicapper now. The progressive Ullswater shouldn't be overlooked despite his long absence from the track.

5

16:40 Hamilton (Class 5) (3YO plus)

Parks Of Hamilton Maiden Stakes

6f 5y

Winner £2,386 - 6 ran

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If GALLOPING MINSTER can show half the improvement he demonstrated between his first and second start, he should be able to break his duck at the third time of asking. He showed little over a mile at Newmarket but then was a decent fourth at Wolverhampton this month. Providing the return to turf causes no problems, he could take all the beating here. Hardrock Diamond has gone close several times but is starting to look exposed now and the lightly-raced Beachwood Bay might be a safer bet for the forecast.

6

17:15 Hamilton (Class 5) (3YO plus)

Griffiths & Armour Handicap

1m 4f 17y

Winner £2,426 - 6 ran

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Sharp Sovereign has turned in some good efforts, just missing out on his last two starts, but looks in need of a little help from the handicapper. Jeu De Vivre, a winner over 1m 3f here in June, has gone close twice now and runs off a favourable mark. She was only beaten a head into third at Ayr two starts ago but it's worth siding with the fifth in that race, STAGS LEAP. He was only half a length behind Jeu De Vivre that day and, 2lb better off now, he can reverse the placing on his way to landing this.

7

17:45 Hamilton (Class 6) (3YO plus)

Racing UK 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Series Handicap (Round Four)

1m 65y

Winner £1,943 - 10 ran

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Plenty in with chances but this tough uphill finish should suit CARLITOS SPIRIT, a running-on second over a mile at Beverley last week. Off the same mark tonight, he should be capable of going one better with a repeat effort. Piper's Song was second over 1m 2f at Newcastle this month but is better known as a hurdler nowadays and might find this trip on the sharp side. Smart Violetta, a C&D winner last month, and the old stager Lucayan Dancer, who scored at Beverley last month, are not without chances.

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