Hamilton - Fri 15 May 2026
BEERWAH built on his promising second at Doncaster to score by just over a length at Redcar less than a week later and is just 5lb higher. The son of Mehmas has lots in his favour and looks well placed to complete a double. Kyber Crystal outran odds of 33/1 when third behind the selection and may get closer, although Until Dawn might prove to be the main threat after her third over C&D.
Ricky Punting was unable to break his duck when fourth on his introduction at Bath, but that was still a creditable effort and he could take a step forward. Even so, HARLEY looks the way to go. Ed Bethell's youngster changed hands for 22,000 pounds as a yearling and is a half-brother to Bomb Proof, who won on his sole juvenile start. Any market confidence behind fellow newcomer Waasil for the Karl Burke team would be interesting.
Harriet Quimby has progressed with each of her three starts, most recently getting off the mark over 1m2f at Yarmouth, and an opening figure of 80 might not be beyond her. My Ballyquinn takes a step up in trip on his handicap bow and is noted, but it's GAELIC APPROACH who makes the most appeal. Charlie Johnston's gelding made his second appearance in handicap company a winning one at Leicester and he could follow up.
Elsass is a dual winner on the all-weather and attempts to break his duck on turf from 4lb higher than when scoring at Southwell last time. Humble Spark finished an encouraging second here recently and could be in the mix, but a chance is taken on the returning TIERNAN. The four-year-old showed plenty of ability last term, notably when a close third in a Listed race over C&D, and Iain Jardine's charge gets a speculative vote following wind surgery.
QUIET RESOLVE finally opened his account on turf when scoring here on his first start for a new yard. That was also his seasonal debut so it's reasonable to expect another bold bid, especially as Rhys Elliott's allowance negates a 5lb penalty. Draupnir placed over 7f at Thirsk and looks worth another try over this far. He could feature if a first-time hood has the desired effect, while Obito is worth a second look on his reappearance.
Having got off the mark over a mile at Southwell in March, WELBURY was not disgraced when second on his handicap bow at Doncaster three weeks ago. A 2lb rise for that effort is not ideal, but the son of Ardad is likely to improve with first-time cheekpieces added. Picture Palace's novice/maiden form suggests that he has to be noted now switched to handicaps. Saxophonist completes the shortlist.
PERFIDIA has made the frame off this mark on both starts this season and the son of Dandy Man has been found an ideal opportunity to earn his second victory. That said, Nakatomi is an obvious threat to the selection having been beaten just a length into third at Beverley earlier in the month. Others to consider are Hashtagnotions, Uncle Liam and Penny Mountain.
BEERWAH arrives in good form after a solid success at Redcar last time out and, despite a wide draw, looks capable of going well again off this higher mark on current form and over a trip that clearly suits. Until Dawn shaped much better when only beaten by a length over C&D last time and another competitive effort looks likely if building on that return to form. Kyber Crystal is back on a workable mark and, after an improved latest effort when third and only a couple of lengths behind Beerwah at Redcar last time, also enters calculations.
Karl Burke’s juveniles always command respect and WAASIL, a 70,000 euros Ardad colt, makes plenty of appeal on pedigree, being related to several useful performers, so has every chance of knowing the job on debut. Ricky Punting shaped with promise on debut at Bath and, with that experience behind him, could take a sizeable step forward for last year’s winning yard. Hugo Palmer has also made a bright start with his 2yos this season and newcomer Wild Terrain, a £50,000 Terrirories colt, is another worth a second look in the market.
A small field handicap in which HARRIET QUIMBY is preferred. She showed a likeable attitude when getting off the mark at Yarmouth and, as a strong, progressive type, she could have more improvement to come now tackling handicaps. Gaelic Approach looked on the upgrade when scoring comfortably at Leicester and is an obvious danger if continuing that progression. My Ballyquinn was close to opening his account two starts ago, but was somewhat lacklustre at Doncaster last time. He has shaped as though this sort of trip will suit and may yet leave his previous form behind stepped up in distance.
Local trainer Jim Goldie is often worth siding with at this track, and HUMBLE SPARK looks capable of taking advantage of a handy mark after another solid effort here last time, improving on recent runs when beaten by a length and a half in second. Elsass returned to winning ways in determined fashion for Charlie Johnston at Southwell and is respected despite the higher rating. Urban Road shaped as though this longer trip could suit when finishing strongly for third over 10f at Redcar last time and is another to consider.
QUIET RESOLVE bounced right back to form with a convincing success here last time and, although now 5lb higher and up in grade, he still appeals as one who may have more to offer. Draupnir shaped much better at Thirsk than his previous outing when third by a couple of lengths and, with first-time headgear applied, could remain competitive if seeing out this longer trip. Obito is better than his latest effort and, given the consistency he showed beforehand, would not be a surprise contender if bouncing back.
First-time cheekpieces could help WELBURY find a little extra after another solid effort at Doncaster, when second by just over a length on handicap debut last time, and he remains a progressive type over this sort of trip. Delinquent may be worth another chance after doing too much too soon back on turf last time and his earlier Southwell success suggested there is ability there. Horu Kanu ran respectably at Doncaster despite the bare result last time and could be thereabouts again if building on that initial effort over a mile here.
The strong local combination of Jim Goldie and Paul Mulrennan could hold the key with UNCLE LIAM, who is worth another chance after a lesser effort at Ayr given the consistency he had shown beforehand. Hashtagnotions has been threatening to get his head back in front for some time and should remain competitive despite a tricky draw. Nakatomi returned to form at Beverley last time when reduced in distance to about a mile and a half, and could be ready to strike again if this trip suits as well once more.
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