UK Horse Racing Tips: Hamilton

LOCHNAVER returned to form when collared late on in second here last Wednesday and Jim Goldie's mare, who is a dual course winner at this venue, looks the one to beat off 1lb lower. Buford ran one of his better races with a second-placed finish over C&D earlier in the month and rates as the chief threat off the same mark. Persuer may have been freshened up by a change of scenery and is another to note now trained by Keith Dalgleish.
Prediction : 1st Lochnaver 2nd Buford 3rd Persuer

SANKARI has posted two creditable efforts in defeat since gaining a breakthrough success at Thirsk in May and the introduction of Brandon Wilkie's 7lb claim could see a return to winning ways for John Quinn's colt. Alfa Moonstone didn't appear to be up to class 2 level at Beverley recently but better is expected in these calmer waters. She could emerge as the main danger, ahead of fellow fillies Dear Mary and Lady Showcasing.
Prediction : 1st Sankari 2nd Alfa Moonstone 3rd Dear Mary

ALGHALIB offered something to work with when finishing fourth on his debut over 5f at Ripon earlier in the month and the son of No Nay Never could gain a breakthrough success now faced with a sterner stamina test. Sayidh Kingman shaped better than the beaten distance in a deeper event at York last month and enters calculations on this drop into a class 4 contest, while That's For Sure makes most appeal of the newcomers.
Prediction : 1st Alghalib 2nd Sayidh Kingman 3rd Thats For Sure

DERWENT BOY ran with credit to finish fourth on his handicap debut at Newcastle when returning from a break in May and the son of Harry Angel is entitled to step forward from that display. Iris Dancer (second) finished ahead of Elladora (fourth) when the pair met here last Wednesday and the former is expected to uphold that form, especially being 1lb better off with that rival on this occasion.
Prediction : 1st Derwent Boy 2nd Iris Dancer 3rd Elladora

OBAMA ARMY has been a model of consistency over the past couple of months and the drop back in trip following his recent second at Lingfield could help to make the difference. Mickey Mongoose turns out under a 6lb penalty after winning at Brighton last Tuesday and he is likely to enter calculations along with Hale End, who sports cheekpieces for the first time.
Prediction : 1st Obama Army 2nd Mickey Mongoose 3rd Hale End

GONE scooted clear of her rivals when making all at Bath four days ago and Charlie Johnston's progressive three-year-old, who arrives in search of a four-timer, is hard to oppose under a 6lb penalty provided this doesn't come soon enough. Cosa Sara landed this race 12 months ago from a 4lb lower mark and she merits respect, while Ribchester filly Powdering warrants a market check ahead of this return to action.
Prediction : 1st Gone 2nd Cosa Sara 3rd Powdering

Having struck over an extended mile here on his penultimate outing, OUR DICKIE's stamina appeared to be stretched over 1m2f at Redcar 23 days ago. Down in both trip and class today, he's favoured by the weights and might find further improvement for the addition of first-time blinkers. Royal Countess can have a say, while recent Ayr scorer Retirement Beckons should not be underestimated either.
Prediction : 1st Our Dickie 2nd Royal Countess 3rd Retirement Beckons