UK Horse Racing Tips: Hamilton

THE DANCING POET scored with something in hand at Catterick recently and he could make light work of a 4lb penalty. The Brian Ellison-trained gelding is effectively 1lb lower now that amateur rider Matt Brown can claim 5lb and he edges the vote ahead of the distance-dropping Tafsir. The five-year-old is returning to her last winning trip and her recent creditable efforts in defeat suggest that she won't be far away. Zephlyn and Rory The Cat are also noted.
Prediction : 1st The Dancing Poet 2nd Tafsir 3rd Zephlyn

Although last on her racecourse debut over C&D recently, Tippy Top wasn't beaten far and she must enter calculations on this quick turnaround. However, there is a strong chance that this drop in trip will suit PREMIUM PASS and Archie Watson's filly is fancied to gain a breakthrough victory. Downgraded duo Hardlass and Sands Of Dubai also merit consideration in these calmer waters.
Prediction : 1st Premium Pass 2nd Tippy Top 3rd Hardlass

This drop into selling handicap company could prove just the tonic for MOKAATIL, who arrives on the back of a respectable placed effort at Brighton and a solid second at Yarmouth. Ian Williams' charge may not be the force of old, but he may have too much toe for these rivals. Zaphea rates as the obvious danger after hitting the frame in a 19-runner sprint at Thirsk recently, while an improved bid from One Of Our Own in a first-time visor wouldn't come as a surprise.
Prediction : 1st Mokaatil 2nd Zaphea 3rd One Of Our Own

MUTAMANNI made every yard to score at Leicester on his handicap debut. He looks capable of defying a 5lb rise and going in again, given his progressive profile and trainer George Boughey's excellent strike-rate at this venue. Zarzyni went close to ending a long losing run when beaten only a neck at Redcar and has to come into the reckoning, while Jordan Electrics has been in fine form so far this year.
Prediction : 1st Mutamanni 2nd Zarzyni 3rd Jordan Electrics

William Haggas trained the winner of last year's renewal and is represented by WAFEI on this occasion. The latter failed to land the odds when only fourth at Windsor on his reappearance back in April, but he's been gelded subsequently and looks worth another chance. Twin Earth has yet to threaten in a couple of outings on the Flat, though he has finished third in a bumper and this extra distance should suit, while the newcomer Royal College is related to several winners.
Prediction : 1st Wafei 2nd Twin Earth 3rd Royal College

Purple Gown has to be respected following her C&D win last week, although a 5lb penalty will make life tougher for her here. With that in mind, preference is for CLEAR STORM, who was a close fifth at Chelmsford last time and that performance suggests that her current mark is workable. Reyaadah Star edges out Kinematica to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Clear Storm 2nd Purple Gown 3rd Reyaadah Star

CUBAN ROCK has made the frame on his last couple of starts, including a narrow second over 5f here on his penultimate outing, and the four-year-old appears to be the safest pick in a moderate event. The recent C&D fourth Captain Dandy may prove to be the main threat to the selection, although Thaki and So Grateful are others who could go well.
Prediction : 1st Cuban Rock 2nd Captain Dandy 3rd Thaki