Hamilton - Wed 10 Jun 2026
Slow starts continue to hinder Summerstorms Dream, but she's still run with credit on both of her starts this term at Ayr and has less to prove than most. However, the vote is still afforded to ZU RUN. Mark Loughnane's charge was no match for a subsequent winner at Brighton but with his son Jack taking 7lb off the gelding's back, he could gain compensation. Mister Sky Blue is also noted.
Wathnan Racing have already unleashed some smart youngsters this term and ROYAL HERITAGE could be the next cab off the rank. The son of Blue Point fetched 800,000 euros as the Arqana May Breeze-Ups and whilst being related to a couple of useful types, he could live up to that price tag. Casino Star and Sea Palace appeal most of the remainder.
GLORY OF THE SEAS was gelded after finishing a creditable third at Chester last month and he should take all the beating. Roger Varian's charge was beaten seven-and-a-half lengths by the smart Water To Wine and was only three lengths in arrears of subsequent Derby fifth Alderman at Newbury the start prior, so looks to hold every chance with his sights lowered. Yafreh and Aussie Pearl can battle it out for second.
Tees Aggregates made the frame in this grade at Ripon on his most recent start and is respected, but the one who appeals most is CANARIA QUEEN. Tim Easterby's mare has found one too good at the same venue the last twice and looks well placed to make it two wins from her last four appearances. Hi Lord struck over track and trip two starts ago and isn't ruled out either.
No Return wasn't disgraced in fourth at Lingfield last month and commands respect along with Ingleby Archie, who finished third at Catterick on his latest outing. However, NOVAK was beaten a length into second over 7f at Ayr latest and this drop back in trip looks a good move. Iain Jardine's gelding looks the way to go racing off the same mark.
Spirit Catcher hasn't finished outside the top two in each of his last three starts, most recently over an extended 1m4f at Musselburgh, and he shouldn't have any issues with this drop in trip. Even so, MWAFAQ looks the way to go. The son of Mehmas finished three lengths clear of the third when hitting the woodwork in this grade at Ayr last month and could go one better. Hunterian completes the shortlist.
SUMMERSTORMS DREAM is a lightly raced filly who has been performing consistently at Ayr of late. She might be suited to this stiffer track and is taken to get off the mark in the first-time cheekpieces. Mister Sky Blue is a former C&D winner who needs considering on the form of his penultimate outing, though he wasn't seen to best effect at Redcar last time. Another to consider is the consistent Zu Run, who is coming off a good run over 7f at Brighton last time.
Just the five runners, all newcomers, but they're each of interest. Let's go with ROYAL HERITAGE, who cost 800,000euros and represents top connections. He's likely to know his job, having come from the breeze-ups, and can proved too strong for Desert Move, who has an appealing profile and represents a good yard capable of readying one. Casino Star, from the Burke stable, comes in as third choice in a trappy heat.
Useful hurdler Florida Dreams made a pleasing enough Flat debut at Haydock, finishing on the heels of Yafreh, and it would be no surprise to see him reverse that form with a small weights turnaround. The selection, though, is GLORY OF THE SEAS, who ran to form upped to 12f at Chester last time and surely has more to offer for his top connections.
Tees Aggregates is in form and seems likely to go well once more, but HI LORD has been in fine form over the C&D and is taken to get his head back in front. A winner here two starts back, he ran every bit as well in defeat off this 3lb higher mark next time and a reproduction of either of those efforts makes him the one to beat. Canaria Queen is another in-form runner entitled to plenty of respect off what remains a fair mark.
This can go to the hat-trick chasing JET WARRIOR, who is up 5lb following a second straight win at Ripon but only seems to do enough and could have a bit yet up his sleeve. Former C&D winner Novak looks the main threat, having returned to form when runner-up at Ayr last time, and the drop to 6f from 7f won't be an issue. Another to consider is Ingleby Archie, who has run two decent races since reappearing and should be at a peak now.
This can go to SPIRIT CATCHER, who has been in fine form, running well in defeat since scoring at Musselburgh in April, and the drop from 12f to an extended mile here shouldn't prove an issue. Mwafaq has been in good, progressive form and he can emerge as the danger, although Pisanello, now a 9yo, remains capable and is on a competitive mark.
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