UK Horse Racing Tips: Hamilton

Royal Strike shaped with promise on his Newcastle debut, but probably ran to a similar standard when third at Thirsk and more will be required if he's to overhaul SOD HALL LANE. Declan Carroll's colt found only an experienced rival, who has since won again, too strong at Musselburgh and natural improvement ought to suffice. Bacha reached the frame last time out and another performance of that level would bring him into the equation.
Prediction : 1st Sod Hall Lane 2nd Royal Strike 3rd Bacha

An open contest in which a chance can be taken on DOON THE GLEN, who kept on well from off the pace to finish a creditable fifth over 5f here. Jim Goldie's gelding holds no secrets from the handicapper, but returning to further will suit him well and Shay Farmer takes a valuable 5lb off his back. The returning Edgewater Drive will relish forecast ground conditions and is entitled to plenty of respect as a result. Others to note include Big Apple Jack and Iris Dancer.
Prediction : 1st Doon The Glen 2nd Edgewater Drive 3rd Big Apple Jack

Perseus Way bids to defend his crown having won off a 7lb lower mark 12 months ago. Tristan Davidson's charge has been in great nick under both codes and is expected to go close, but the Ed Bethell-trained CLOCKER might be too strong. She made it two wins from her last three starts when successful at Ripon last month and it's quite possible that another step up in trip can unlock even more improvement. Ebony Maw heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Clocker 2nd Perseus Way 3rd Ebony Maw

Harley made all over C&D to break his duck and there could be more to come. Ed Bethell's gelding looks on a workable mark and is fancied to confirm his superiority over reopposing runner-up Sea Mirage, but BATTLE FEVER edges the vote. The Sands Of Mali colt ran a blinder when finding only Group 1 winner Sun Goddess too strong in the big sales race at York and an official rating of 88 could prove lenient.
Prediction : 1st Battle Fever 2nd Harley 3rd Sea Mirage

Thunderstorm Katie appreciated a return to 6f when scoring at Ayr, although a 7lb higher mark does demand another career best. With that in mind, it could be worth persevering with MAE AMOR, who arrives on the back of creditable efforts in defeat at Goodwood and Pontefract. A drop back in distance worked against Kilfrush Desert on her eighth-placed handicap bow at Beverley and she might outrun her odds.
Prediction : 1st Mae Amor 2nd Thunderstorm Katie 3rd Kilfrush Desert

AURELUNE produced a better effort when dropped to this distance to finish third at Leicester in July and has kindly been eased 1lb for that effort. This represents just her third start in handicap company and she could take a step forward to strike. Course winner Tee Aitch Aye only found one too good over 1m2f at Ayr latest and needs to be considered, while Yaaser is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Aurelune 2nd Tee Aitch Aye 3rd Yaaser

Sophiesticate returned to winning ways over 1m5f at Musselburgh on her most recent start and holds an obvious chance of following up, but the one who appeals most is ANNANDALE. Jim Goldie's charge hit the woodwork at Carlisle last week and, with Paul Mulrennan back in the saddle, he could record a second C&D triumph. Of the remainder, Dubai Venture makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Annandale 2nd Sophiesticate 3rd Dubai Venture