UK Horse Racing Tips: Hamilton

AUGUST GEORGE will likely prove a warm order. The son of Night Of Thunder ran green over 7f at Newmarket on debut, but caught the eye finishing with a late flourish for second, and gave the strong impression this extra yardage would suit in the process. Saxophonist is another likely to appreciate this longer trip based on his promising third at Newcastle, while Mr Colonel is related to three winners on the Flat and is a newcomer to note.
Prediction : 1st August George 2nd Saxophonist 3rd Mr Colonel

William Haggas boasts an excellent strike rate at this venue and SEREN STAR can add to his tally. She made every yard at Chepstow to win her maiden in good style and has bags of potential for further improvement now handicapping. The progressive Pomme Pomme ran well for third over a longer trip here in June and she rates the main danger, unless first-time blinkers bring forth improvement from Hackney Diamonds.
Prediction : 1st Seren Star 2nd Pomme Pomme 3rd Hackney Diamonds

TIERNAN is difficult to oppose. Iain Jardine's charge defied massive odds when finishing a close third in the Listed Glasgow Stakes over C&D, and the son of Dubawi looks to have little to fear from today's opposition back in novice company. Si Solus debuts on the turf having shown ability in a couple of efforts at Southwell. He could improve further with a tongue-tie applied for the first time, while Spirit Of Nature will likely appreciate this extra test of stamina.
Prediction : 1st Tiernan 2nd Si Solus 3rd Spirit Of Nature

Spanish Hustle has won here six times, with two of those over this distance, but he needs a career best off his current rating which looks a big ask in better company. Paddy The Squire won over this trip at Thirsk by five lengths earlier this month but he has an added 9lb from the handicapper, and the vote goes to DEFIANCE. A running on third in a similar race at Goodwood last month, he races off the same mark now and deserves another try at this distance.
Prediction : 1st Defiance 2nd Paddy The Squire 3rd Spanish Hustle

In a wide-open handicap top-weight NAANA'S SPARKLE could come out on top. Alice Haynes' gelding has won two of his last three starts with a length victory at Goodwood last month and may have more to come as an improving three-year-old. Brummell also won last time out when successful by a nose at Pontefract and a 3lb rise is balanced by his jockey's 5lb claim, while Far Above Dream completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Naanas Sparkle 2nd Brummell 3rd Far Above Dream

THE GOOD BISCUIT failed to supplement his Pontefract victory when fourth at the same venue next time, but that was still a fair effort, and he goes off an unchanged rating. The four-year-old looks to have found a suitable opportunity to bounce back to winning ways. Iris Dancer has struck over C&D eight times in her career and showed more when sixth over track and trip earlier in the month, so she needs considering. Dandy Magic is next best.
Prediction : 1st The Good Biscuit 2nd Iris Dancer 3rd Dandy Magic

The hat-trick seeking Global Effort is one to keep an eye on, along with last-time-out Beverley scorer Rock Of England, but the vote goes to THUNDERSTORM KATIE. Jim Goldie's filly didn't get a clear run when attempting to land a third victory in succession at Ayr last time. With Paul Mulrennan taking over in the plate, she is the one to be on.
Prediction : 1st Thunderstorm Katie 2nd Global Effort 3rd Rock Of England