19:30 Hamilton
Tuesday 13 August 2024
All17:3018:0018:3019:0019:3020:00
McEwan Grant Construction & Retail Joinery Handicap
- 4YO plus  |  Class 4  |  6f 6y  |  Soft (Good to Soft in places)  |  15 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 19:31Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 1m 11.87s
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Horse A-Z
Show odds
Twenty runs since last win in 2019 but built on an encouraging stable debut when second of 18 in handicap at York (6f, good to soft, 20/1) 31 days ago. Not taken lightly.
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Ran up to best when second of 6 in a C&D handicap in June but down the field both starts since. Bounce back needed.
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Course winner. 33/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good to firm) 29 days ago, slowly away. Others preferred despite a falling mark.
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3-time C&D winner who ran creditably in first-time blinkers when fourth of 6 in handicap at this C&D (good) 31 days ago, despite doing too much too soon. Not dismissed.
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Recorded back-to-back wins at Ayr midsummer. Last of 7 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 9/1) 15 days ago. Excuses here next time but ran poorly back up in trip at Windsor last time.
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Brought up a hat-trick over C&D in May and shaped as if back in form when sixth of 11 in handicap (22/1) at Ayr (6f, good to firm) 29 days ago, late headway.
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Turned in his best effort of the season when second of 14 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 15 days ago. Needs considering.
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Is yet to fire this season, finishing only seventh of 12 in handicap (7/1) at Thirsk (6f, good) 27 days ago. Has work to do.
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Quickly returned to form when third of 9 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good to firm) 9 days ago, despite being slowly away. Shortlist material.
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Unreliable type who resumed winning ways at Musselburgh (7f) in July. Ran creditably without ever looking like following up here (8.3f) 10 days ago. Back down markedly in trip.
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Course specialist who recorded a first win away from this track for the first time in more than 4 years at Carlisle in July. Ran at least as well in defeat in a big-field sprint at York last time and should remain competitive back at his beloved Hamilton. Blinkers back on.
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Latest win at Chester in July and would have benefited from a stronger gallop when fifth of 8 at Thirsk (7f, good) 10 days ago.
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C&D winner who turned in his best effort of the season when second of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Thirsk (6f, good) 27 days ago. Likely to be in the thick of the action with a repeat.
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Found run of good form coming to a halt when eleventh of 15 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good to soft, 16/1) 3 days ago.
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C&D winner who again ran well when third of 7 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good to firm, 9/4) 25 days ago, running on. Can give another good account.
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Forecasts
Rock Melody (5/1), Slainte Mhath (7/1), Roach Power (8/1), Gentle Ellen (8/1), Impressor (17/2), Catherine Chroi (17/2), Iris Dancer (12/1), Winter Crown (12/1), Maxi Boy (12/1), American Star (16/1), Rambuso Creek (18/1), Rory (20/1), Pop Star (22/1), Distillate (22/1), Jump The Gun (28/1)
ROCK MELODY is on a good mark and, having fared best of those from off the pace in a stronger race than this at Haydock on her most recent outing, she earns the vote. Maxi Boy and Impressor are others to consider in a competitive affair.
- Rock Melody5/1
- Maxi Boy12/1
- Impressor17/2
Prize Money
1st: £5,286.002nd: £2,481.003rd: £1,239.004th: £620.005th: £309.00
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