UK Horse Racing Tips: Hamilton

TAXIWALA failed to justify favouritism on debut over 5f at Doncaster last month but the experience gained is unlikely to have been lost on him and he could feasibly gain compensation second time out. Glasvegas lost little in defeat when finishing a neck second in a novice contest at Musselburgh earlier in the month and is considered the main danger ahead of Bath third Perregrin.
Prediction : 1st Taxiwala 2nd Glasvegas 3rd Perregrin

KRIPKE appeared to win a shade cosily over this trip at Pontefract earlier in the month and is expected to defy a 4lb rise to follow up. Universal Gleam has been given wind surgery since finishing down the field at Wolverhampton last August and is worth a market check, though a bigger danger may be Brilliant Vanguard, who has dropped 1lb below his last winning turf mark and is entitled to come on for his reappearance spin at Musselburgh.
Prediction : 1st Kripke 2nd Brilliant Vanguard 3rd Universal Gleam

Thornaby Nash has been raised 4lb for winning over 7f at Thirsk and should remain competitive now stepped back up in trip, though preference is for KINGDOM BRUNEL, who is entitled to come on for his reappearance spin at Newcastle, which was his first start since undergoing wind surgery. The pick of the remainder may be penalised Wetherby scorer Captain Pugwash, who drops back from 1m2f and should give it his best shot from the front.
Prediction : 1st Kingdom Brunel 2nd Thornaby Nash 3rd Captain Pugwash

FIRE FIGHTING has been a tremendous servant to connections over the years and, based on his recent fourth to stable companion Baghdad at Newmarket, is certainly capable of still winning races off his current mark. Morning Wonder's last performance on turf saw him win nicely at Doncaster last October and, on that showing, he can handle a 6lb rise in the handicap. Theglasgowwarrior is respected due to his consistent nature.
Prediction : 1st Fire Fighting 2nd Morning Wonder 3rd Theglasgowwarrior

SHIMMERING DAWN benefited from the drop in distance on her handicap debut at Chelmsford at the beginning of last month to win in decisive fashion. James Tate's filly went up 6lb for that effort and could have more to offer in this sphere. Sandret is unbeaten in two career outings and has to warrant respect stepping into handicap company, while Hafeet Alain completes the shortlist after a solid effort on his return when third at Doncaster.
Prediction : 1st Shimmering Dawn 2nd Sandret 3rd Hafeet Alain

BLACK SALT bounced back to form when finishing second at Thirsk last month and that form has been boosted with the winner striking twice since. Based on that evidence this five-year-old could take plenty of beating off just 1lb higher in the ratings. Tommy G has hit the crossbar on his last couple of starts and he should be thereabouts once again. Others to consider are Global Spirit and Carlovian.
Prediction : 1st Black Salt 2nd Tommy G 3rd Global Spirit

HIGHLY FOCUSSED ended his 2018 campaign with a victory at Newcastle in November and the five-year-old can make a winning return to action off just 3lb higher in the ratings. Super Florence was not disgraced when finishing fourth over C&D 12 days ago and it would be no surprise to see her in the mix, while Oriental Splendour is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Highly Focussed 2nd Super Florence 3rd Oriental Splendour