UK Horse Racing Tips: Hamilton

The form of ASCENDING STAR's Chester debut has worked out well and he could step forward. The Starman colt did well to finish third from off the pace that day, finishing two places ahead of the reopposing Lucky Hero, and he is expected to confirm that superiority. Sunny Smile has produced a similar level of form across his two racecourse appearances and he's expected to be on the premises too.
Prediction : 1st Ascending Star 2nd Lucky Hero 3rd Sunny Smile

Magic Box picked up late to land the spoils over 7f at Kempton last time out. She remains of interest, despite a 5lb rise and drop in trip, but preference is for THERE'S A CHANCE. Kevin Ryan's charge has shown ability, most notably when beaten a length into fourth at Pontefract last month. Pitched into nurseries from an opening mark of 69, it would come as no surprise were she to find the necessary improvement. Khuskhas heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Theres A Chance 2nd Magic Box 3rd Khuskhas

An open contest in which only a tentative vote can go to BERGERAC. On target over 5f here before running well from 4lb higher at Newcastle, the seven-year-old will appreciate a return to turf and remains handicapped to go well. Unexposed three-year-old Double Rush hit the frame at York when attempting to complete his hat-trick and remains of significant interest, while others to note include Vantheman, Jonny Concrete and evergreen 2021 winner Commanche Falls.
Prediction : 1st Bergerac 2nd Double Rush 3rd Vantheman

Square D'alboni signed off his 2024 campaign with a Listed triumph at Chantilly. He was well beaten in a hot Chester Vase on his return and might be worth another chance, but NAHRAAN still looks the way to go. The Gosdens' colt struck with the minimum of fuss under a penalty at Windsor and is likely to have plenty more to offer on just his third start, with this extra furlong further aiding his cause. Rogue Millions is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Nahraan 2nd Square Dalboni 3rd Rogue Millions

NEOMA failed to back up her course success when just touched off into second at Pontefract last week, but that was still a good effort. Charlie Johnston's filly makes only her fourth handicap outing and she looks the one to beat from a mark 4lb lower than her revised figure. Arkinthestars held on gamely to score at Doncaster and it would be no surprise to see her feature, despite being 5lb higher. Spanish Hustle is next best.
Prediction : 1st Neoma 2nd Arkinthestars 3rd Spanish Hustle

MONKS DREAM banished the memory of a couple of below-par efforts when he finished third in the Gosforth Park Cup at Newcastle and a repeat of that level could suffice now reverting to turf off a lower mark. Last-start Ayr winners Parisiac and Classy Al are other solid options based on recent form, while Jojo Rabbit can be hard to reel in when he gets the fractions right and would be a player if allowed an easy time on the front end.
Prediction : 1st Monks Dream 2nd Parisiac 3rd Classy Al

INVINCIBLE RUBY got off the mark on just her third start in a handicap when she emerged the comfortable winner in a 0-72 against her own age group at Catterick last week. A 6lb penalty is effectively countered by her 8lb weight-for-age allowance and she could be more precocious than elder rivals such as Hostelry and Blufferonthebus can handle at this stage. Ayr winner Inanna is respected, but needs another personal best off top weight.
Prediction : 1st Invincible Ruby 2nd Hostelry 3rd Blufferonthebus