Hamilton
Today, July 12, 2025FlatClass 61mGood
Verdict
Verdict
ZEBRA STAR ran her best race in ages when second at Ayr 6 days ago and is worth a chance to back it up with hood removed and dropping back to a mile. Spring Festival caught the eye when denied a run but finishing strongly at Pontefract, while Epicurian Lad shaped well at Newcastle and could improve returning to turf.
Zebra Star
Spring Festival
Epicurian Lad
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Roman HarryJ: Joe FanningT: Ms Claire O'Connell, IrelandF: 20052033- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictFinished third of 15 in handicap at Bellewstown (13/2) 9 days ago, keeping on after racing off the pace. Remains in good form and should be competitive at this level.
5. Top Gun TinaJ: S. B. KirraneT: David ThompsonF: 83674251- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 52
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictHas shown improved form recently, including a runner-up finish before finally winning 9-runner handicap at Carlisle (6/4) 7 days ago. Returns quickly up 5 lb.
4. StrayaJ: Connor BeasleyT: Katie ScottF: 57-055681- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 6
VerdictWon a 12-runner handicap at Ayr (9/4) 6 days ago. Running under a penalty over this shorter trip and well treated on her best.
3. ShahnazJ: Andrew MullenT: Daragh BourkeF: 511530-64- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictFourth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (6/1) 31 days ago when leading until 2f out before fading. Has strong Hamilton Park record.
6. Keats HouseJ: Harry RussellT: Michael & David EasterbyF: 65-65U631- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictHas been headstrong, but won handicap at Beverley (10/3) 8 days ago without headgear. Must back that up.- 7. Epicurian LadJ: Oisin James OrrT: Richard FaheyF: 53-446536
- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictSixth of 9 in 7f AW handicap at Newcastle (2/1) 16 days ago, travelled well but faded after racing closer to pace than ideal. Cheekpieces removed and could improve back on turf. - 9. Zebra StarJ: Amie WaughT: R. Mike SmithF: 800-04732
- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 46
- Days Since Last Run:
- 6
VerdictSecond of 12 in handicap at Ayr over 10f (11/2) 6 days ago, running best race in a long time. Hood removed and dropping back to 8f can help continue good form. 
2. Ayr PoetJ: William PyleT: Jim GoldieF: 750-42386- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictRan well again with a third of 8 over C&D in May, before finishing sixth of 11 in handicap at Hamilton over 11f (18/1) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces back on today.- 8. Spring FestivalJ: Mark WinnT: David O'MearaF: 64-356873
- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 48
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictThird of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (7/1) 12 days ago, denied a run and finished strongly in first-time cheekpieces/tongue strap. Could be dangerous if building on that effort. - Unnamed Favourite
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