Hamilton Races & Results All Racing UK & International Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips for 2024-09-23

There were 272 Races on across 32 meetings. There was 7 races at Bunbury first race 06:52, 18 races at Club Hipico first race 16:15, 8 races at Craon first race 09:45, 7 races at Fairyhouse first race 15:25, 9 races at Finger Lakes first race 18:00, 7 races at Fort Erie first race 20:00, 12 races at Funabashi first race 06:45, 6 races at Gavea first race 22:00, 7 races at Grafton first race 04:35, 7 races at Hamilton first race 13:48, 1 races at Hastings Racecourse first race 01:00, 10 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 6 races at Hyderabad first race 09:25, 12 races at Kanazawa first race 03:15, 11 races at Kasamatsu first race 02:50, 12 races at Kochi first race 06:55, 8 races at La Capelle first race 11:00, 8 races at Listowel first race 13:30, 1 races at Los Alamitos Racecourse first race 01:05, 7 races at Louisiana Downs first race 22:05, 12 races at Mizusawa first race 03:45, 8 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 8 races at Narromine first race 04:20, 14 races at Palermo first race 17:30, 10 races at Philadelphia first race 17:40, 8 races at Presque Isle Downs first race 20:00, 6 races at Sedgefield first race 14:30, 9 races at Tarbes first race 13:50, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 8 races at Vichy first race 15:50, 8 races at Warrnambool first race 04:30, 9 races at Wolverhampton first race 16:25, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.

Race 1: 13:48 Hamilton St Andrews Ambulance Apprentice Handicap (0-55) (6) 4yo+ GB 1m 68y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(9) Chinese Spirit	10	Andrew Breslin	Linda Perratt	Two-time course winner who has run the odd fair race this season but this 10yo is 0-11 in 2024 and has been soundly beaten the last twice.
(6) Blue Jay Way	4	Rhys Elliott	John David Riches	One of his better efforts when fifth of seven at 300-1 in Catterick novice (6f, soft) a fortnight ago; however, this 11-race maiden has a very patchy profile and is unproven at today's longer trip; others are less risky.
4th (7) Retirement Beckons	9	Mark Winn	Linda Perratt	9yo who has been beaten on his last 13 runs going back to March; however, he's posted a couple of fair efforts among his last three starts and this four-time course winner might not be far away.
(3) Bulls Aye	6	Mohammed Tabti	Iain Jardine	Runner-up at Thirsk two starts ago and not ruled out, but it's been a disappointing campaign overall and he was well beaten at Musselburgh latest.
3rd (2) Rievaulx Raver	4	Aidan Keeley	Roger Fell & Sean Murray	Continues to tumble down the weights and he's one to watch in the betting in a first-time tongue-tie, but he's been well beaten on all three starts this season and a major turnaround is required.
(4) Absolute Dream	8	Oisin McSweeney	Richard Fahey	Has won on his last two visits to Hamilton (soft/good), the latest over C&D last September, and he added another win on AW in March; returned from break with fair fourth recently and he's on a handy mark; chance.
1st (8) Zumaaty	6	Kaiya Fraser	Jim Goldie	Second in this last year when 10lb higher; however, he's struggled on turf this season and needs to raise his game.
2nd (5) Temper Trap	7	Archie Young	Tim Easterby	7yo who has had a regressive campaign and was beaten 6l when second of six here last month; however, he ran well when fourth at Redcar the time before and 11 visits to Hamilton have yielded five wins; possible player.
(1) Rebecca's Girl	4	Amie Waugh	Gary Rutherford	Lost her first 14 starts but won at Carlisle (7f, good) in August on second run for this yard; has continued in good form the next twice (including over C&D on heavy) and she's a solid contender.

This looks a good opportunity for the in-form REBECCA'S GIRL (nap), who has continued to run well since winning last month on her second stable start. Absolute Dream has won on his last two visits to Hamilton and is feared most ahead of Temper Trap, who also likes it here.[Ben Hutton]

Race 2: 14:23 Hamilton Indigo Unified Comms EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands C/D) (No More Than 3 Runs) (GBB) GB 6f 6y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(2) Sure And Stedfast	2	Rowan Scott	Ewan Whillans	Has shown ability among his three starts, most recently fourth of nine at Musselburgh (7f, good), but needs a bigger performance today.
4th (3) That Lucas Fella	2	Andrew Mullen	Iain Jardine	Took a step in the right direction when 6l fourth at Carlisle (6f, soft) last month on second start but needs further improvement today.
3rd (1) It's Only Fun	2	Joe Fanning	Charlie Johnston	17-2 when well-beaten fourth of seven on recent debut at Musselburgh (7f, good); however, his inexperience was evident and it will be no surprise if he takes a sizeable step forward this afternoon.
2nd (4) Misty Sky	2	Aidan Keeley	Hugo Palmer	Refused to race on debut in June; fair fifth at Chester (6f, good) later that month and built on that when third at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) last month; could be thereabouts once more.
(6) Koulikoro	2	Ray Dawson	Adam West	Has a useful pedigree and ran accordingly when going close at 18-1 on debut at Nottingham (6f, good to soft) in June; absent since but she's a leading contender if reproducing that initial promise.
1st (5) Thecla	2	Tom Eaves	Kevin Ryan	Kept on for fair fifth on last month's debut at Southwell (5f, AW) and improved when runner-up to well-backed newcomer at Carlisle (6f, soft); strong claims on the back of that latest effort.

Having gone close on her debut at Nottingham in June, the attractively bred KOULIKORO is taken to go one better on this first run since. Carlisle runner-up Thecla is feared most ahead of the Chepstow third Misty Sky.[Ben Hutton]

Race 3: 14:58 Hamilton Ecosave Installations Ltd Nursery Handicap (0-85) (4) 2yo GB 5f 7y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(3) Rock N Roll Rocket	2	Tom Eaves	David Loughnane	Won for Jessica Harrington on debut at Cork (5f, good) in May; drops back in grade for nursery debut having been handed some tough tasks since, but well beaten on each occasion, most recently last month's stable debut at the Curragh (5f, good; Listed), and he needs to get back on track.
1st (5) Call Me Harswell	2	Rowan Scott	Roger Fell & Sean Murray	Hasn't really progressed but she was beaten only 2l when fourth in Thirsk nursery (5f, good to firm) this month, and she won a Beverley maiden on good to soft ground; might not be far away.
4th (6) Lucius Aurelius	2	Joe Fanning	Kevin Ryan	Yet to threaten but has shown some ability (including on soft ground) and shaped when fourth at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) last time as though he may appreciate the drop back in trip on today's nursery debut; pedigree provides hope he'll be better than his opening mark.
(2) Music History	2	Callum Rodriguez	Edward Bethell	Her form has been very up and down in her six-race career (unraced on slow ground) but she won in good style on her nursery debut at Musselburgh (5f, good) in July and wasn't beaten far when Listed seventh at Newbury (5f, good) last time; not ruled out now back in a handicap.
3rd (4) Invincible Annice	2	Shane Gray	K R Burke	Runner-up in Ripon nursery (5f, good to firm) last month then went one better in novice over this C&D (heavy); ended up with plenty to do when fourth in Chester nursery (5f, soft) nine days ago and this in-form filly could play a leading role.
2nd (1) The Dragon King	2	Daniel Tudhope	Clive Cox	Won at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) on third start and followed up on nursery debut at Windsor (5f, good to firm); creditable sixth of 16 in Glorious Goodwood nursery (6f, good to firm) latest and back in calmer waters here; key player if conditions suit (didn't shine on soft going in April).

C&D winner INVINCIBLE ANNICE brings a solid profile and is the selection ahead of The Dragon King, who drops back in grade after finishing sixth of 16 in a nursery at Glorious Goodwood. Lucius Aurelius is a possible improver now back down in trip on nursery debut.[Ben Hutton]

Race 4: 15:33 Hamilton Sir Ian Good Memorial Handicap (0-80) (4) 3yo+ GB 1m 4f 15y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(3) Stand Strong	4	Rowan Scott	Ewan Whillans	Displayed promise for Godolphin in 2022; absent until last month but encouragement can be taken from this month's 4l seventh at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) where he made late headway; interesting contender now up in trip.
(1) Wickywickywheels	6	Oisin Orr	Lucinda Russell	6yo who has a regressive profile but she hasn't been totally devoid of promise this season and she's been given a chance by the handicapper; has won here five times (from 11 visits) and is not ruled out.
4th (5) Papagei	3	Tom Eaves	James Ferguson	3yo who built upon previous handicap promise when upped in trip and winning at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) last month, and he followed up at Haydock (11.6f, good to soft); clearly progressive and firmly in calculations.
(7) Spanish Hustle	6	Kaiya Fraser	Jim Goldie	Three wins here last year and scored over C&D (good) this July; good third here (1m5f, heavy) this month; every chance he'll be in the mix.
2nd (6) Soowaih	4	Amie Waugh	Jim Goldie	0-12 since winning last October on his third start and he's inconsistent; however, he returned to form with a close fifth of 13 at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) recently and this stiffer track may well be a positive; chance.
1st (4) Tafsir	5	Paul Mulrennan	Jim Goldie	Four 1m5f wins this season (on various ground), including two here, and she was unsuited by the drop back to 1m2f when fifth at Ayr last Thursday; could play a leading role now back up in trip.
(2) Spectacular Style	4	Ray Dawson	Roger Varian	Made belated reappearance last month and hasn't threatened on either run this season (1m/1m2f), but he won a C&D novice (good) last September and this lightly raced 4yo could relish today's step back up in trip; top Newmarket trainer has an excellent 39% strike-rate here.
3rd (8) Minstrel Knight	3	Callum Rodriguez	Edward Bethell	Won with something to spare when upped to 1m3f at Carlisle (good) in June and returned from break with close second of five at Southwell (1m4f, AW) this month, when clear with a progressive fellow 3yo; has also shown promise on soft ground; could still have more to offer; one to consider.

This may be between the two progressive 3yos. PAPAGEI has won his last two and is taken to complete a hat-trick, although Minstrel Knight could be a big danger. Roger Varian has an excellent record at Hamilton and Spectacular Style could prove the pick of the older brigade, but Stand Strong, Tafsir and Spanish Hustle are other contenders to note.[Ben Hutton]

Race 5: 16:08 Hamilton Achieve More With Indigo Unified Communications Handicap (0-75) (5) 3yo+ GB 5f 7y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
2nd (4) Scoops Ahoy	3	Daniel Tudhope	David O'Meara	His form can be up and down but he won at Redcar (5f, soft) in May and went close at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month; he didn't enjoy the best of passages when close fifth at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last time in a first-time visor (retained) and he could be in the shake-up.
3rd (6) Wee Fat Mac	5	Andrew Mullen	Iain Jardine	Just 1-22 on turf as opposed to 5-20 on AW but there have been several positive performances on grass this year (including here); the race wasn't run to suit when fifth at Ayr last Thursday and he's an each-way possible.
(5) Midnight Lir	3	Connor Beasley	Michael Dods	C&D winner who posted two consecutive, close thirds this summer (5f, good to soft/good to firm) and is well treated on that form; however, he hasn't been at the top of his game the last twice and he's now 0-10 in 2024.
(3) Lady Celia	7	Archie Young	Alan Brown	Two turf wins this year (5f, soft/good to soft; has also won on good ground), the latest over C&D in July; now 3-8 here; has continued in good form at Newcastle (5f/6f, AW) the last twice; plenty to like about her claims.
(1) Keldeo	3	Harry Russell	Ollie Pears	Won at Catterick (5f, good) in May and returned to winning ways back there (5f, soft) a fortnight ago; this consistent filly is also effective elsewhere and has a solid shout up just 3lb for last time.
4th (2) Strong Johnson	8	Joe Fanning	Paul Midgley	His losing sequence continues and he wasn't quite at his best when seventh of 14 at Doncaster (5f, good) ten days ago; however, he wasn't beaten far and is back down in grade today; prior to last time he was placed on three runs in a row (5f, good to firm-soft); may be in the mix.
1st (7) Stash The Cash	3	David Allan	Tim Easterby	Having dropped to a career-low mark he went very close at Carlisle (5f, soft) 12 days ago; also effective on good/good to soft ground; back up 3lb here but can give another good account.

The mare LADY CELIA has continued in good form since winning over C&D in July, which was her third victory here. Stash The Cash went close at Carlisle recently and could be the chief danger ahead of last-time-out Catterick winner Keldeo.[Ben Hutton]

Race 6: 16:43 Hamilton Book Your Christmas Party's Here @ Hamilton Park Handicap (0-70) (5) 3yo GB 6f 6y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(6) Zaphea	3	Andrew Mullen	Iain Jardine	Has won here twice this summer (5f, good/heavy) and is worth a second look now back here; however, she's finished last elsewhere the last twice and has to leave that form miles behind; unproven at 6f.
4th (1) A Girl Named Ivy	3	Connor Beasley	Michael Dods	Made it 2-4 when winning at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) last month on second handicap start; unraced on slow ground; finished last there 11 days later but that run may have come too soon; retains potential.
(8) Chatty	3	David Allan	Tim Easterby	Ten-race maiden who has struggled in cheekpieces on his last three starts (1m2f/1m); however, he was placed three times in a row in the first half of the summer (7f/1m, various ground) and has a handy mark if the first-time blinkers prompt a revival; not short of pace at 7f/1m.
(5) Blufferonthebus	3	William Pyle	Craig Lidster	Won over 6f at Pontefract (soft) in April and has added two victories since (1m/7.4f, good to firm/soft); she may cope with this return to sprinting but she needs to bounce back from two below-par runs (7.4f/1m1f).
1st (3) Game Breaker	3	Kaiya Fraser	Rebecca Menzies	Soft-ground 2yo winner who returned to winning ways on heavy going over C&D this month, under Kaiya Fraser; conditions may not be so testing this afternoon but she's gone back up just 2lb and is entitled to respect.
2nd (4) Wichahpi	3	Andrew Breslin	Bryan Smart	Consistent sort who has won at Catterick (6f, soft) and Carlisle (6f, good) this year, the latest two starts ago; fair fifth in Racing League handicap (6f, AW) last time and could play a leading role now back on turf.
(7) Showhound	3	Oisin Orr	Richard Fahey	Won good-ground 2yo maiden last year and, having struggled this season, he returned to form with close third in first-time cheekpieces at Chester (6f, heavy) recently; player if the headgear maintains a positive effect.
3rd (2) Gundogan	3	Callum Rodriguez	Edward Bethell	Off the mark at the eighth attempt, in Carlisle novice (6f, good) last month in first-time blinkers (retained since); again ran well when fourth in Leicester handicap (6f, soft) a fortnight ago and could build on that when back on better ground (has gone close on good to soft); possible player.

The consistent filly WICHAHPI can notch her third win of the season. Gundogan may still be capable of better in the blinkers and is second choice ahead of Showhound, who reacted positively to the cheekpieces at Chester. A Girl Named Ivy and Game Breaker are also capable of running well.[Ben Hutton]

Race 7: 17:15 Hamilton Hampton By Hilton Hamilton Park Confined Handicap (For horses With No Win In 2024) (0-60) (6) 4yo+ GB 6f 6y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
4th (2) Rosenpur	4	Joe Fanning	Jennie Candlish	Maiden who has been soundly beaten the last twice (6f/1m) and could do with settling better; however, before those he was a good second at Chester (7f, good to soft) and is not discounted.
(4) Majestic Newlaw	4	Andrew Mullen	Iain Jardine	He's down to another career-low mark and didn't run badly when fifth of nine at Carlisle (7f, good) last time, but this 14-race maiden has had a patchy campaign and it's hard to be confident in his claims.
3rd (7) Rain Cap	7	Rhys Elliott	John David Riches	Below par more often than not this season but he went very close in a Catterick classified (7f, good) two starts ago and he's a C&D winner who is versatile ground-wise; a contender if on a going day.
(6) Angel Amadea	6	Kaiya Fraser	Rebecca Menzies	Ran well when third of 15 at Redcar (7f, soft) in May and now 7lb lower; however, she's not easy to fancy on more recent evidence, unless the first-time visor prompts a revival; wore cheekpieces last time.
(1) Gentle Ellen	5	Callum Rodriguez	David & Nicola Barron	Below par on her last three starts and needs to get back on track, but she was placed three times in a row this summer (6f/7f, good to soft/good) and is well treated on that form; not written off.
2nd (3) Havana Pursuit	4	David Allan	Tim Easterby	He's finished no better than fifth across his fifth runs this season but he's dropped to a mark 5lb lower than when winning at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) last September; not ruled out.
1st (5) Many A Year	5	Connor Beasley	John Butler	11-race maiden who had become very disappointing but he returned from some time off at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) a fortnight ago and did well to finish fourth having had a wide trip; showed promise on turf last summer (good/soft) and he's a key player if backing up his latest performance.

The lightly raced 5yo MANY A YEAR produced a positive performance at Wolverhampton recently when back from five months off and gets the nod ahead of Rain Cap, who went very close two starts ago. Rosenpur is also capable of going well.[Ben Hutton]