UK Horse Racing Tips: Hamilton

HIDDEN SPELL ran a blinder on debut at Pontefract nine days ago, getting chinned on the line, and could shed her maiden tag at the second time of asking. The Dandy Man filly handled cut in the ground on that occasion and shaped like the one to take from the race going forward. Probable Cause scored on debut on the all-weather before finding one too good on turf earlier this month, while Dandizette has some solid placed form in the book and also makes some appeal.
Prediction : 1st Hidden Spell 2nd Probable Cause 3rd Dandizette

MATERA shaped with promise when flashing home to finish fourth on debut at Haydock earlier this month and could strike now upped in trip by a trainer with an excellent record with juveniles at this track. The son of Showcasing handled soft ground well 13 days ago, so similar conditions would hold no fears for him. Corndavon Lad looks to be slowly going the right way for Richard Fahey, while One Hart looks the best of the three newcomers on paper.
Prediction : 1st Matera 2nd Corndavon Lad 3rd One Hart

Rattling fast ground may have scuppered the prospects of the in-form FRIENDLY ADVICE at Ayr in May, though he still performed creditably to finish third and deserves plenty of respect based on his penultimate Beverley success. Six furlongs on good or soft ground suits the three-year-old perfectly and he appears open to more improvement than many of his rivals. Scuzeme rarely lets himself down at this level, while Highly Focussed, who chases a hat-trick for Ann Duffield, is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Friendly Advice 2nd Scuzeme 3rd Highly Focussed

IVORY CHARM got off the mark over C&D late last month and a 6lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to stop her from taking this contest as well. Ollivander arrives here having won two of his last three starts and poses an obvious threat, while My Boy Lewis and Fiction Writer are others to consider for the minor money.
Prediction : 1st Ivory Charm 2nd Ollivander 3rd My Boy Lewis

SOUTHERN ROCK was an impressive winner on his debut for this yard over C&D last month and the son of New Approach gets the nod today as he could be underestimated by an opening mark of 78. Wild Hope was disappointing last time out but it is far too soon to be writing him off, while recent Haydock scorer Zodiakos cannot be left out of calculations either.
Prediction : 1st Southern Rock 2nd Wild Hope 3rd Zodiakos

THREE CASTLES has improved since moving into handicap company and tasted success at Carlisle on his latest start. The three-year-old appears to have further scope for improvement, despite carrying a 6lb penalty, and can get the better of Don't Be Surprised, who shaped at Newcastle as though this extra furlong would suit. Allux Boy warrants respect on his recent efforts and is another to bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st Three Castles 2nd Dont Be Surprised 3rd Allux Boy

SPLASH OF VERVE is the most reliable runner in the field, having placed on his last four starts, and David Thompson's gelding can get back to winning ways for the first time since January. Followme Followyou may benefit from this extra furlong after finishing fourth on her handicap debut at Brighton, while Neileta sports first-time cheekpieces and may appreciate this slight drop in trip after finishing a neck second at Ripon earlier in the month.
Prediction : 1st Splash Of Verve 2nd Followme Followyou 3rd Neileta

DEW POND appreciated the drop in distance when getting his head in front at Thirsk eight days ago and a 4lb penalty may not be enough to stop Tim Easterby's gelding from doubling up. First-time cheekpieces may bring about improvement from Pammi, who finished fourth here over a furlong further earlier in the month, while Cold Harbour and Life Knowledge make most appeal of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Dew Pond 2nd Pammi 3rd Cold Harbour