UK Horse Racing Tips: Hamilton

An open event in which KILCONQUHAR is fancied to defy a 5lb penalty and follow-up his recent Redcar success. Ewan Whillans' charge remains competitively treated and having won over C&D previously, the drop in trip is unlikely to hinder his chances. Top-amateur Simon Walker is booked for the ride aboard Kats Bob, who has been in consistent form and is likely go well alongside Slainte Mhath. Zig Zag Zyggy shouldn't be underestimated either.
Prediction : 1st Kilconquhar 2nd Kats Bob 3rd Slainte Mhath

PROVERB sets the standard on what he's shown so far and connections would appear to have found him the ideal opportunity to open his account. The son of Harry Angel has tended to race freely over 6f, so dropping to the minimum trip should further aid his chances. Santabella boasts an official rating of 69 and looks the most likely threat, while Fortunate Star, who would need to take a step forward, heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Proverb 2nd Santabella 3rd Fortunate Star

In receipt of weight from all of her rivals today, a chance is taken on BURTONLODGE BEAUTY. The three-year-old was narrowly denied under Mark Winn on her latest outing and appears to be well suited by this C&D. The recent Newcastle-scorer Rory features prominently in calculations back on the turf, along with Refuge, who seeks his fourth win of the season.
Prediction : 1st Burtonlodge Beauty 2nd Rory 3rd Refuge

SHAMPION looked like a filly to keep on side when comfortably breaking the maiden at Windsor last month, but her most recent start at York left a lot to be desired. That said, the Roger Varian-trained daughter of Shamardal is taken to uphold form with old rival Spanish, who scored comfortably at Kempton last time. Beautiful Secret is a player based on the pick of her form as well.
Prediction : 1st Shampion 2nd Spanish 3rd Beautiful Secret

INDEMNIFY may have been overturned as an odds-on favourite at Salisbury last time out, but there was no shame in losing out to an in-form gelding. Running off just 2lb higher here, the son of Lope De Vega can bounce back to winning ways, with the admirable Roudemental looking best placed to chase him home. Marhaba The Champ is another to consider on his handicap debut, while Stunning Beauty is no forlorn hope either.
Prediction : 1st Indemnify 2nd Roudemental 3rd Marhaba The Champ

This can go the way of ALPINE SIERRA, who is entitled to improve for his first run in 104 days at Ayr recently. Keith Dagleish's charge made all to score over C&D in May and similar tactics could suffice here as he looks to see off the likes of End Zone and Antagonize, who has been consistent this season without getting his head in front. Dougies Dream is another to note following a strong runner-up effort at Doncaster.
Prediction : 1st Alpine Sierra 2nd Antagonize 3rd Dougies Dream

Retirement Beckons is more than capable of going well in a competitive contest this afternoon, although the versatile LOVE YOUR WORK gets the vote. His proven liking for a stiff uphill finish is a useful asset and, given that he's rated 8lb lower on turf than he is on the all-weather, he's got a solid chance at the weights. Strangerontheshore has gone well here in the past and is another worth considering, while Breckland disappointed favourite backers at Catterick last time out but is worth another try over this sort of trip.
Prediction : 1st Love Your Work 2nd Retirement Beckons 3rd Strangerontheshore

Clan Jock, Ralphy Boy Two and Clansman are closely-matched judging by their encounters at this course in recent months, so each merits consideration. As does Lochnaver after showing determination to win over C&D last week. However, she's got a 5lb penalty to carry for those exertions and will do well to fend off the revitalised SIMPLE STAR on these terms. The selection has held his form under both codes lately and, from a very competitive handicap mark, he has plenty going for him.
Prediction : 1st Simple Star 2nd Lochnaver 3rd Clan Jock