UK Horse Racing Tips: Hamilton

Montalvan has gone close on his last couple of starts and is likely to be in the shake-up again, while recent winners David's Beauty and Astrophysics both merit respect. However, a chance is taken on the returning GROUNDWORKER. His last couple of victories have come over this course and distance and he doesn't mind testing underfoot conditions, so everything looks in place for a big run on his reappearance.
Prediction : 1st Groundworker 2nd Montalvan 3rd Davids Beauty

There didn't appear to be any fluke about SHESADABBER's 66/1 victory over course and distance nine days ago and a 5lb penalty probably won't be enough to anchor her if arriving in the same mood. Popping Corks also brings winning track-and-trip form to the table but she was bitterly disappointing behind the selection last time, so Corton Lass is considered the main danger. She ended 2019 in decent form and may improve for her recent comeback at Ayr, where she was way too keen.
Prediction : 1st Shesadabber 2nd Corton Lass 3rd Popping Corks

Chilli Leaves made an encouraging debut at Thirsk and will likely appreciate the drop back from 7f, while First Greyed also deserves a mention following his bright start at Redcar. However, it might be best to concentrate on the Ripon form that involved FORBIDDEN BEAUTY (first) and Spanish Hustle (third). Both looked green that day and did well to finish where they did, but the former was well on top at the line and is taken to confirm that form en route to following up in this event.
Prediction : 1st Forbidden Beauty 2nd Spanish Hustle 3rd Chilli Leaves

ETERNAL BLUSH outran odds of 22/1 to make a winning debut at Thirsk last month and she is entitled to improve for that experience. If she does take a step forward then the daughter of No Nay Never could be very hard to beat today, despite the 7lb penalty. Dramatista was not disgraced behind a highly-rated rival last time and she should be in the mix, while Challet and Mediate More complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Eternal Blush 2nd Challet 3rd Dramatista

DARK DEFENDER returned to winning ways at Newmarket a couple of weeks ago and a 4lb rise in the ratings for that success may not be enough to stop him from taking this contest as well. Dandys Gold was in good form on the all-weather earlier in the year and she should not be underestimated. Ugo Gregory put in an encouraging effort when placed on his seasonal return at Ripon recently and he has a solid each-way chance.
Prediction : 1st Dark Defender 2nd Dandys Gold 3rd Ugo Gregory

DAWAAWEEN was hugely impressive when winning by five lengths over C&D recently and she is 5lb well in today, despite having to carry a 5lb penalty. With that in mind, the progressive daughter of Poet's Voice is hard to oppose today. Silver Dust arrives here having won two of her last three starts and she rates as the main threat. Others to note are Caustic Love and King Of Tonga.
Prediction : 1st Dawaaween 2nd Silver Dust 3rd Caustic Love

HORTZADAR finished down the field on his first run of the season in the Silver Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot last month. However, he has dropped to a mark that is 1lb lower than his last success at Ripon in August 2019 and softer conditions on this occasion are likely to play to his strengths. Stable companion Star Shield has improved with each start this season and can enter calculations along with recent Haydock second Storm Ahead.
Prediction : 1st Hortzadar 2nd Star Shield 3rd Storm Ahead

LE CHIFFRE built on what he achieved in maiden/novice events when scoring in fine style on his handicap bow at Beverley and a 6lb penalty is unlikely to stop him on this occasion in a contest lacking depth. Robert Guiscard may prove happier back on a softer surface having disappointed on firm ground at Yarmouth last month, while Martin's Brig could step forward from his return to action at Haydock.
Prediction : 1st Le Chiffre 2nd Robert Guiscard 3rd Martins Brig

NATALEENA has been in consistent form throughout 2020 and returned to the winner's enclosure to gain her second victory of the year at Redcar last month. A 2lb rise doesn't appear to be too harsh for Ben Haslam's filly and the slight drop in trip isn't likely to inconvenience her. Euro Implosion is entitled to come on from his first run of the year when third at Thirsk, while Kensington Art and former Ebor hero Nakeeta appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Nataleena 2nd Euro Implosion 3rd Kensington Art