15:53 Hamilton

Sunday 3 May 2026

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Aspire Cleaning & Facilities Throughout Scotland Handicap

(8)

Native Instinct¹⁸⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: E Bethell| OR: 74

9/4

Without a win last year but produced a good effort when staying on for second in 7f handicap at Catterick in July. Ended the year on a low-key note upped to 1m at Leicester in October, but he should be suited by this far as he makes his return.

Form: 326056-

(4)

Izzari³⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: A Mullen| T: I Jardine| OR: 73| D

4/1

Successful twice last year, with latest win at Newcastle (1¼m) in September. After 4 months off, was unlucky not to finish closer when fourth of 12 at the same course (1m) in March, meeting trouble in running. Major player back down in grade.

Form: 30146-4

(7)

Polygram^p⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: O J Orr| T: T Davidson| OR: 73

12/1

Fairly useful form for Harry Charlton last year and stepped forward from seasonal/stable debut when seventh of 12 in handicap at Musselburgh (9f) 7 days ago, left poorly placed. More needed if she's to gain a breakthrough success. Cheekpieces back on.

Form: 4235-77

(2)

Arkenstaar^p²⁰¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods| OR: 72| CD

11/2

Thrived during the autumn, winning twice over this C&D in September and also at Pontefract the following month. Ran well under a penalty when fourth of 8 at Leicester on final outing, so he merits consideration back here on return (landed this race in 2024).

Form: 812114-

(3)

Native Honey⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: P Mulrennan| T: J S Goldie| OR: 70

6/1

Off the mark in cosy fashion at Ayr (7f) last summer. However, failed to repeat that effort back up to 1m at the same course next time, before possibly needing the run after 7 months off at Musselburgh a week ago.

Form: 96714-0

(5)

Quiet Resolve²²⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Sean Kirrane| T: A D Brown| OR: 68| D

22/1

Didn't manage a win in 2025 but placed 3 times in handicaps during the spring, including when third in this race. Form was mixed the remainder of the campaign, though, running poorly at Ayr when last seen in September. First run since leaving Richard Fahey.

Form: 465636-

(1)

Sanafi Zabeel³¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: Lauren Young⁽⁵⁾| T: J S Goldie| OR: 64

8/1

Went the right way in 3 starts in Germany last year, opening account in 9f minor event at Cologne in June. Off 10 months ahead of first run since leaving Andreas Wohler, so the market could be informative as he makes handicap debut.

(6)

Starliner³⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 8-11| J: William Pyle| T: Miss L A Perratt| OR: 62| C

5/1

Free-going type who was runner-up in this race last year, before going one better here (9f) next time. Without a win since but ran respectably when fifth of 9 at Newcastle on latest outing in March. May not get the race run to suit in this contest, though.

Form: 345505

Forecasts

Izzari (9/4), Arkenstaar (5/2), Native Instinct (5/1), Sanafi Zabeel (13/2), Starliner (10/1), Quiet Resolve (14/1), Polygram (14/1), Native Honey (20/1)

IZZARI shaped promisingly when finishing well for fourth at Newcastle on his return and he could be ready to get back to winning ways. He gets the vote ahead of Native Instinct, who looks worth another chance over 1m this year, while 7-time course winner Arkenstaar has to be respected.