UK Horse Racing Tips: Hamilton

TEMPER TRAP was able to exploit a sliding mark when recording a three-length success at Doncaster. Tim Easterby's six-year-old remains well treated, despite a subsequent 7lb rise, and he could prove difficult to beat in his quest to land this prize for a remarkable fourth year in a row. Star Of St James arrives following solid runs at Beverley and Carlisle and he's an obvious contender, while C&D winner Hot Team would need to be taken seriously if turned out quickly following Thursday's Newcastle fifth.
Prediction : 1st Temper Trap 2nd Star Of St James 3rd Hot Team

A small but fairly competitive event, in which marginal preference is for SHINE ON BRENDAN. Jim Goldie's charge bumped into an in-form rival when finishing a good second in 0-85 company here and he looks capable of going one better down in class, and from an unchanged mark. Look Back Smiling escapes a penalty having won an apprentice handicap at Leicester on Wednesday and must be feared, along with Banner Road, who could find improvement for the addition of a first-time hood.
Prediction : 1st Shine On Brendan 2nd Look Back Smiling 3rd Banner Road

IMPRESSOR was perhaps unfortunate not to have brought up his hat-trick at Beverley earlier in the week, when short of room at a crucial stage having suffered interference at the start. Phillip Makin's six-year-old kept on to finish within a neck of the winner in third, and he holds leading claims from the same mark. Wen Moon remains relatively unexposed and should relish the forecast ground conditions, while Slainte Mhath heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Impressor 2nd Wen Moon 3rd Slainte Mhath

TAJALLA raced keenly on his first attempt at 6f in a valuable handicap at Newmarket's July Festival and the return to the minimum distance is likely to suit Roger Varian's colt, who filled the runner-up berth in Listed company at Sandown the time before. Elegant Erin produced her best effort of the season when runner-up to the admirable Copper Knight at Pontefract and left the impression she would be winning sooner rather than later. Spoof, who went close at Windsor last week, and Prince Of Pillo appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Tajalla 2nd Elegant Erin 3rd Spoof

Two Auld Pals arrives in excellent form having won twice in June before filling the runner-up spot on his two subsequent efforts. He commands the utmost respect, but a chance is taken on FORZA ORTA. Kevin Ryan's gelding was running in some competitive handicaps earlier this season and an ease in grade might give him the opportunity to bounce back. Ravenscraig Castle hasn't won since July 2021 but he has been knocking firmly on the door, finishing second on his last three starts, and he completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Forza Orta 2nd Two Auld Pals 3rd Ravenscraig Castle

JAMINOZ has improved for stepping up in trip and went close to getting his head back in front when beaten a nose over C&D on his latest start. This appears to be a decent opportunity for Jim Goldie's four-year-old to go one better, especially with most of his rivals having something to prove. Spanish Hustle has to enter calculations once again, while Lincoln Rockstar completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Jaminoz 2nd Spanish Hustle 3rd Lincoln Rockstar