Danzan’s been knocking on the door for some time now and comes here after a fine second at York last time out. He just got sandwiched between horses when coming with his run and surely would have gone closer with a clear run. Without a win since scoring on the all-weather at Chelmsford in 2017 off 105, he’s finished second eight times since then but this could finally be the day he gets his head in front. Ella McCain’s 5lb claim will come in handy here and she’s been bringing home for Tim Easterby in recent weeks, notching four winners from six rides in the last fortnight.
Alistair Whillians’ 4yo must be in and around a winning mark now. Down to a mark of 64 having been placed here last season off 69, he seems to like it at this track, only finishing outside the frame once in three appearances, including his penultimate start. He went down by less than a length that day to a well-handicapped sort and if getting back to that run, he should go close here. His sole win came on rattling ground, which he gets here and Rowan Scott, who’s enjoying a good season, takes the ride.
Diane Sayer sends out her mare just a week after a really good second here. She looked all over the winner that day, cruising into the lead and three lengths to the good before the favourite swooped home late. She won twice at this track last summer up to as far as 1m4f and given that she’s already won over jumps this year over 2m5f, you would have to assume she’ll have what it takes for this distance. Paul Mulrennan is back in the saddle and will possibly look to hang on to her a little longer this time.
It could be worth giving Nubough another chance here. He was found to be lame after a disappointing run at Wolverhampton last time, but ran really well at Ayr prior to that. He was sent to the front 2f and was just reeled in a little late. The first and second were well clear of the third and he contests this off 2lb higher, but a recreation of that run would surely see him go close here. He’s got the early pace to get handy and Mr Wagyu can give him a good tow into it.
Only 12 miles south of Glasgow, Hamilton Park is one of five racecourses operating in Scotland. Racing has taken place at the track since 1782 and in 1947 became the first course in Britain to host an evening meeting.
In 2006, the Glasgow Stakes moved from York to Hamilton and the Listed race became the course’s premier event. Punters should place an emphasis on stamina at Hamilton, with a stiff, uphill climb for horses to overcome three furlongs out.
