UK Horse Racing Tips: Hamilton

CELTIC STORM showed promise in both previous starts on the Polytrack at Kempton and appears to have been found a good opportunity to get off the mark at the third time of asking. The son of a Listed race winner on heavy ground in France, switching to turf is a logical move for the Richard Hughes-trained colt. Pen Lan Icon is the pick of the rest with experience, although Bowdens won't need to be out of the ordinary to be a bigger danger on his racecourse bow.
Prediction : 1st Celtic Storm 2nd Bowdens 3rd Pen Lan Icon

SPACE DREAMER supplemented her Brighton maiden success with a forceful display to land a nursery at Bath last week. A 6lb rise obviously complicates matters and conceding weight to the potentially progressive Prosperity Angel won't be easy, assuming she takes a step forward on her debut in a race of this nature. The Resdev Roman and Concert Pitch are other previous winner that also need to be taken seriously.
Prediction : 1st Space Dreamer 2nd Prosperity Angel 3rd The Resdev Roman

The uphill finish holds no fears for the recent Carlisle winner ROYAL DUKE, who has adapted well to racing with cheekpieces added and has notably won three times when Rhys Elliott has been in the saddle. That rider's 5lb claim is a handy asset in a wide-open sprint handicap. Fear And Fast had the selection two lengths behind when he won at Musselburgh but might struggle to uphold form off 5lb higher. With that in mind, three-time course winner Impressor might be a bigger danger from a favourable rating.
Prediction : 1st Royal Duke 2nd Impressor 3rd Fear And Fast

A return to softer ground conditions saw ANNIE EDSON TAYLOR regain the winning thread over C&D and similar conditions may see her following up. A 4lb rise from the assessor looks workable for the five-year-old and she edges the vote over reopposing fourth Mae Amor. Rebecca Menzies' filly was beaten just under two lengths and enjoys a 5lb swing with the selection. Thunderstorm Katie is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Annie Edson Taylor 2nd Mae Amor 3rd Thunderstorm Katie

Having filled the runner-up spot on his two previous outings, MAXIMISING gained compensation when running out a ready winner at Windsor last month. The Circus Maximus gelding appeared to relish the cut in the ground and he could make light work of a 5lb higher mark. Dangers are aplenty, headed by Haydock winner Monoceros and runner-up Military Leader, while C&D scorer Matter Of Britain isn't easily dismissed on his handicap bow either.
Prediction : 1st Maximising 2nd Monoceros 3rd Military Leader

Last year's winner TEE AITCH AYE looked better than ever when scoring on his favoured soft ground here last time. He overcame an early stumble to win with any amount in hand and Iain Jardine's charge is taken to defy a 7lb hike. The underfoot conditions will also suit Draupnir, who posted a better effort when runner-up at Ripon recently and drops in trip with a shout, while 2024 winner Epidavros is another likely to relish the soft going.
Prediction : 1st Tee Aitch Aye 2nd Draupnir 3rd Epidavros

Testing ground is a worry for the recent Carlisle winner Farabove The Limit, so it could pay to stick with UNCLE LIAM. The latter opened his account with a victory over C&D during the summer and posted an even better effort when scoring on the soft going back here last time. A 5lb rise is negated by Lauren Young's allowance and Jim Goldie's inmate is taken to go in again. Flying Moonlight looks pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Uncle Liam 2nd Farabove The Limit 3rd Flying Moonlight