4.13 Heineken Low & No Bar EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
- Boston Dan (IRE)
- TimeWise Total Rating: 314
- Form & Racecard Details: This 2-year-old colt, ridden by Oisin Orr for trainer R Fahey, typically presses leaders. He has an OR of 90, Topspeed of 79, and an RPR of 94. He ran 13 days ago and his recent form figures are 6274 43232. His trainer has a 53% win-rate in the last 14 days.
- Comments & Assessment: Boston Dan showed winning potential in his first four runs and took a major step forward when finishing second of 21 in a valuable sales race at York 13 days ago (6f, good to firm), where he challenged strongly in the final furlong. He can handle good to soft ground, and despite this race being a different test (slower ground, shorter trip, small field), he has obvious claims if he can replicate his latest performance. His earlier placed efforts in novice/maiden company also strengthen his prospects.
- Reeshah (IRE)
- TimeWise Total Rating: 180
- Form & Racecard Details: Reeshah is a 2-year-old filly, ridden by Harrison Shaw for trainer A Nicholls (14% win-rate in the last 14 days). She typically runs held up. Her last race was 7 days ago, with form figures 6467 4. She has an RPR of 51, but no OR or Topspeed rating is listed.
- Comments & Assessment: On her debut at Catterick (6f, good) last week, she was 25-1, raced freely, and never landed a blow. However, she is bred to improve and could take a step forward.
4.45 Hampton By Hilton Hotel Handicap (Div I)
- Flowstate (IRE)
- TimeWise Total Rating: 257
- Form & Racecard Details: Flowstate is a 4-year-old horse, trained by D O’Meara (59% win-rate in last 14 days) and ridden by Daniel Tudhope. He presses leaders and ran 16 days ago, with recent form 6187 434641. He has an OR of 64, Topspeed of 69, and an RPR of 78. He wears a visor.
- Comments & Assessment: He has been wearing a visor for his last two starts, finishing close up at Thirsk and then winning narrowly at Catterick (6f, good to firm). He is only 3lb higher and has a winning record on slower ground. The spotlight verdict notes he has “turned a corner” since the visor was applied and makes him the second choice in the race.
- Lumenbourg
- TimeWise Total Rating: 254
- Form & Racecard Details: This 4-year-old horse, trained by J Camacho (47% win-rate in last 14 days) and ridden by Ryan Sexton, also presses leaders. He last ran 18 days ago, with form figures 6114 233133. He has an OR of 65, Topspeed of 65, and an RPR of 75. He also wears a visor.
- Comments & Assessment: Lumenbourg has only won at Class 6 level, but he was competitive in a Class 5 race at Doncaster, winning on good to soft in July. While his form is all at 7f (he was well beaten in his single 6f run), he is in good current form and needs respecting. The spotlight verdict, however, states he has “a bit to prove at this trip”.
5.15 Hampton By Hilton Hotel Handicap (Div II)
- Thornaby Pearl
- TimeWise Total Rating: 253
- Form & Racecard Details: Thornaby Pearl is a 7-year-old horse, ridden by Jack Garritty for trainer A Nicholls (14% win-rate in last 14 days). He presses leaders. His last race was 22 days ago, and his form is 5978 33-351. He has an OR of 64, Topspeed of 61, and an RPR of 77.
- Comments & Assessment: He returned from wind surgery and a 75-day absence to win narrowly over 5f at Hamilton three weeks ago on good to soft ground. Following a 4lb rise, he remains feasibly treated on his previous form and is very effective with cut in the ground over 6f. He is considered the third choice in the spotlight verdict.
- Annie Edson Taylor
- TimeWise Total Rating: 232
- Form & Racecard Details: This 4-year-old horse, trained by P Makin (40% win-rate in last 14 days) and ridden by Rowan Scott, presses leaders. Her last race was 40 days ago, with form figures 5390 570432. She has an OR of 61, Topspeed of 61, and an RPR of 76. She wears blinkers.
- Comments & Assessment: Annie Edson Taylor has regained her form after a drop in weights, consistently hitting the frame in her last three races. She has solid claims if she adapts well to the new blinkers.
5.45 Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap
- V Twelve (IRE)
- TimeWise Total Rating: 255
- Form & Racecard Details: V Twelve is a 6-year-old horse, trained by M Todhunter (0% win-rate in last 14 days) and ridden by David Nolan. He leads races and last ran 26 days ago, with form figures 5842 3-2413. He has an OR of 66, Topspeed of 60, and an RPR of 70.
- Comments & Assessment: This is a consistent sort whose last two wins were at Hamilton, including over this course and distance (good) in June. He finished third of nine at Haydock (1m6f, good) recently and is effective on slow ground, giving him every chance of being competitive. The spotlight verdict lists him as the second choice.
- Bollin Neil
- TimeWise Total Rating: 247
- Form & Racecard Details: This 9-year-old horse, trained by T Easterby (56% win-rate in last 14 days) and ridden by David Allan, presses leaders. He last ran 7 days ago, with form figures 6469 505421. He has an OR of 51 (+1), Topspeed of 64, and an RPR of 69. He wears a tongue-tie.
- Comments & Assessment: Bollin Neil won easily by making most of the running at Catterick last Wednesday. A 4lb penalty might not stop him if he can repeat that form, but he is particularly effective at Catterick and has a poor record on his sole visit to Hamilton.
6.15 Molton Brown Luxury Fragrance Hamilton Park 2-Y-O Series Final Nursery Handicap
- Victor Cee
- TimeWise Total Rating: 308
- Form & Racecard Details: Victor Cee is a 2-year-old horse, trained by K Burke (66% win-rate in last 14 days) and ridden by Sam James. He leads races. He last ran 32 days ago, with form figures 5651 6321. He has an OR of 79, Topspeed of 71, and an RPR of 89.
- Comments & Assessment: He has improved with each of his four starts, finishing second at Beverley (5f, soft) in July and then winning over this course and distance (good) on his first attempt at 6f. He is respected for a top yard on his nursery debut, and his progressive profile makes him a main danger.
- Better And Better (IRE)
- TimeWise Total Rating: 305
- Form & Racecard Details: This 2-year-old horse, trained by A Keatley (69% win-rate in last 14 days) and ridden by Oisin McSweeney, presses leaders. He last ran 13 days ago, with form figures 6278 210319. He has an OR of 84, Topspeed of 75, and an RPR of 87.
- Comments & Assessment: He achieved his second win from five starts in a Haydock nursery (6f, good to firm) last month. His subsequent mid-division finish at York was in a stronger race than this, and he has shown promise on good to soft ground, giving him a chance.
6.45 Follow Us On X @hamiltonparkrc Fillies’ Handicap
- Iris Dancer
- TimeWise Total Rating: 286
- Form & Racecard Details: Iris Dancer is a 7-year-old mare, trained by T Davidson (75% win-rate in last 14 days) and ridden by Andrew Mullen. She leads races and last ran 12 days ago, with form figures 6304 140061. She has an OR of 70, Topspeed of 72, and an RPR of 80. She wears blinkers.
- Comments & Assessment: She secured her ninth course and distance success by rallying to win a small-field fillies’ event at Hamilton 12 days ago. Despite a 2lb higher mark, slower ground will not bother her, and she is expected to make a bold bid to repeat her 2023 win in this race. The spotlight verdict identifies her as the selection (nap), highlighting her affinity for Hamilton and her “tremendous attitude”.
- Alpine Girl (IRE)
- TimeWise Total Rating: 265
- Form & Racecard Details: This 5-year-old mare, trained by J Camacho (47% win-rate in last 14 days) and ridden by Ryan Sexton, typically runs in midfield. She last ran 11 days ago, with form figures 6344 6-5131. She has an OR of 73, Topspeed of 47, and an RPR of 76.
- Comments & Assessment: She has two wins from four starts for trainer Julie Camacho, with her latest being a comfortable win at Redcar (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago. A 4lb rise is considered manageable, and she is returning to an all-fillies race, but slower than good ground would not be ideal for her. Drying ground would benefit her, as noted in the spotlight verdict.
7.15 #cleanstay At Hampton By Hilton Handicap
- Temper Trap
- TimeWise Total Rating: 246
- Form & Racecard Details: Temper Trap is an 8-year-old gelding, trained by T Easterby (56% win-rate in last 14 days) and ridden by David Allan. He presses leaders and last ran 8 days ago, with form figures 6447 074721. He has an OR of 57 (-1), Topspeed of 62, and an RPR of 76. He wears a visor.
- Comments & Assessment: This horse tends to perform well at this time of year. After a close second over course and distance (good) last month, he won at Musselburgh (1m, good) last Tuesday. He is completely at home on slow ground and remains a strong contender even with a 4lb penalty. He is the nap selection in the spotlight verdict, expected to follow up his recent win.
- Hashtagnotions (IRE)
- TimeWise Total Rating: 216
- Form & Racecard Details: Hashtagnotions is a 3-year-old horse, trained by R Fahey (53% win-rate in last 14 days) and ridden by Shane Gray. He presses leaders and last ran 23 days ago, with form figures 5954 089941. He has an OR of 50, Topspeed of 44, and an RPR of 67. He wears cheekpieces.
- Comments & Assessment: This 3-year-old has been inconsistent but returned to a handicap to win a classified race at Ayr (1m, good) last month, which was his first time wearing cheekpieces. He is unexposed in this headgear and could put in another good performance. The spotlight verdict mentions him as unexposed in the cheekpieces.
7.45 Book Your Christmas Party Hamilton Park Handicap
- Ana Emaraaty (IRE) (Tied for first)
- TimeWise Total Rating: 228
- Form & Racecard Details: Ana Emaraaty is a 5-year-old mare, trained by J Goldie (48% win-rate in last 14 days) and ridden by Paul Mulrennan. She presses leaders. She last ran 33 days ago, with form figures 5604 477314. She has an OR of 58, Topspeed of 58, and an RPR of 68.
- Comments & Assessment: She achieved her fourth win of the season at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) in July, but then ran flat there a month ago. She has something to prove on ground softer than good, and the spotlight verdict suggests slower ground could be an issue.
- Jaminoz (IRE) (Tied for first)
- TimeWise Total Rating: 228
- Form & Racecard Details: This 6-year-old gelding, trained by L Russell & M Scudamore (67% win-rate in last 14 days) and ridden by Oisin Orr, presses leaders. He last ran 55 days ago, with form figures 4853 0-5651. He has an OR of 58, Topspeed of 62, and an RPR of 72. He wears a tongue-tie and blinkers.
- Comments & Assessment: Jaminoz won this race last year on heavy ground and followed up with another win at Carlisle on good to soft (1m3f). Despite being 4lb higher, he appears to have plenty in his favour. The spotlight verdict regards him as the safest bet, given his previous win in this race and his current conditions.
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