UK Horse Racing Tips: Hamilton

Defying Orders was beaten just under two lengths into third on her first start and she is likely to have learned a lot from that experience, which puts her in contention. However, MUQTAHEM just shades the vote, as he was a 60,000gns purchase and the son of Soldier's Call is related to a few winners. Therefore, he could be up to the task on debut for the George Boughey yard, who have had a fine start to the season. Classy Clarets is best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Muqtahem 2nd Defying Orders 3rd Classy Clarets

MEWS HOUSE filled the runner-up spot over 6f at Catterick on Monday and is fancied to go close once again with the drop in class a notable positive. The main threat looks to be Aconcagua Mountain, who brought the double up when last seen at Wolverhampton in December and he could have a say if switching that form to turf. Spanish Angel completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Mews House 2nd Aconcagua Mountain 3rd Spanish Angel

A chance can be taken on ARKENSTAAR (second), who had Epona Pas (fifth) well held last time when only beaten just over a length here in this grade. The Michael Dods inmate was kindly left off the same mark for that effort, which gives him a leading chance of going one place better. Of the remainder, Blue Antares looks the most interesting, as he makes his handicap bow and could put his below-par efforts to date well behind him.
Prediction : 1st Arkenstaar 2nd Blue Antares 3rd Epona Pas

BEATTIE IS BACK performed as well as expected when finishing fifth over an inadequate 5f on his return at Beverley last month and he looks to have more races in him now faced with a stiffer test. Burj Malinka arrives in good heart and he should be on the premises once more, with a 1lb drop in the ratings for his latest third at this track an aid to his cause. Muscika completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Beattie Is Back 2nd Burj Malinka 3rd Muscika

GOOD SHOW returned to form with a third-placed finish at Hamilton recently and he holds leading claims if running to a similar level in this contest. Two Brothers arrives at the top of his game and shouldn't be underestimated on this rise in class, but a bigger threat could emerge from Wandering Rocks. James Fanshawe's charge weakened inside the final furlong on his comeback at Kempton last month and he has form on the turf to land a race of this nature.
Prediction : 1st Good Show 2nd Wandering Rocks 3rd Two Brothers

There clearly wasn't much expected of BANNER ROAD at Musselburgh on her seasonal reappearance a fortnight ago, having gone off at 33/1, but she outran those odds when finishing second and that run may just have put her spot on for this. Macho Pride hinted at a return to form when runner-up at Newcastle earlier this month and looks dangerous, along with Basholo, who was a fine third at Ayr recently and appears to be on a winnable mark.
Prediction : 1st Banner Road 2nd Macho Pride 3rd Basholo

There was just over a length between Perfect Soldier (first) and OUR DICKIE (second) at Musselburgh four days ago, but, with the former now given a 4lb penalty, the vote goes to the Iain Jardine-trained gelding to turn the tables. He was staying on well that day and this uphill finish may just prove the difference this time around. Willing To Please appreciated a return to turf when third at Pontefract earlier this month and is worth a check in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Our Dickie 2nd Perfect Soldier 3rd Willing To Please