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Novice Stakes (Class 5
THE HAMPTON BY HILTON HAMILTON PARK NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5)
RACE DESCRIPTION
This contest is another Novice Stakes, this time run over a distance of six furlongs. There are a variety of reasons why the three-year-olds in this race are still light on experience. Stoutly bred horses are unlikely to be seen at their best over the shorter distances of their juvenile season whilst a setback or injury can curtail even the most precociously bred horse’s two-year-old career.
RACE STATISTICS
Leading course trainer (16-21):
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days):
Longest Traveller:
GENERAL SAGO trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 208 miles.
BETTING FORECAST: 15-8 General Sago (IRE), 9-4 Dulla Bhatti (GB), 7-2 Prince of Pearls (GB), 13-2 His Pride (GB), 50-1 Mazastep (GB) RACE SUMMARY: GENERAL SAGO possibly found the demands of a big-field York handicap beyond him at this early stage of his career 17 days ago. He was previously proving steadily progressive and earns the vote to get off the mark back in calmer waters. Dulla Bhatti and Prince of Pearls head up the dangers. 1-2-3: 1.GENERAL SAGO (IRE) 2.DULLA BHATTI 3.PRINCE OF PEARLS FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 5
THE HAMILTON PARK RACECOURSE EXECUTIVE will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will present a cash prize to the person in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2262; Second £1130; Third £566; Fourth £282. (Penalty Value £2862)
RESULTS
TIME/DISTANCE:
2ND....................................................................................................
Last
RACEFORM MEDIAN TIME:
1 min 13.20 secs
Winning Winning Runs
Racecard 6 Career Total Career Distance Going Since
No. Runs Horse
1 01 DULLA BHATTI
Wins Places Runs Winnings Range Range Wins
1 — 2 2862 6F GF 1
2 66 MAZASTEP — — 2 - — —
3 32220 GENERAL SAGO — 3 5 - — —
Owner: Geoff & Sandra Turnbull Jockey: Paul Mulrennan
Breeder: Elwick Stud Probable S.P.: 9-4 Sponsor: Elwick Stud Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington
Form: 01 CD TIMEFORM ago, well on VIEW Iffraaj gelding who top finish. That wasn’t a st left debut rong race effort in his wake when but he’s open to further landing 9-runner improvement. minor event over C&D 26 days TF RatingHHHHI BHA -
2 MAZASTEP (GB) (49) Ch f Mazameer (IRE) - Groomsport (IRE) Owner: The Vital Sparks Jockey: Jamie Gormley
Breeder: Moyrath Stud Probable S.P.: 50-1 Sponsor: Jim Goldie Racing Trainer: Jim Goldie, Glasgow
4 9-4 (2)
Form: 66 TIMEFORM present. VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, sixth of 8 in maiden at Ayr (6f, good) 49 days ago. Can only be watched at TF RatingHHIII BHA -
3 GENERAL SAGO (IRE) (17) B g Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Why Now Owner: Mr F. Gillespie Jockey: Daniel Tudhope
3 9-2 (5)
Breeder: Mrs Sandra McCarthy Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Probable S.P.: 15-8
Form: 32220 TIMEFORM proving stea VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, fourteenth of 17 dily progressive prior to that effort and no surprise to in handicap at York (6f, see him bounce back. good to firm) 17 days ago. Was TF RatingHHHHH BHA 75
4 HIS PRIDE (GB) (246) B g The Last Lion (IRE) - Anadolu (IRE) Owner: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum Jockey: Paul Hanagan Breeder: Hazelwood Bloodstock Ltd Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Probable S.P.: 13-2
3 9-2 (4) 3
Form: 4- TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. Showed without being knocked about. Gelded/had wind a bit when fourth of 7 in minor op thereafter and he’s a likely event at Redcar improver. (6f, heavy) back in October, TF RatingHHHII BHA -
5 PRINCE OF PEARLS (GB) (43) B g Kingman - Martha Watson (IRE) 3 9-2 (3) Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Jockey: Tom Eaves Breeder: Branton Court Stud Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Probable S.P.: 7-2
Form: 04 TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced likely has more to offer. maiden. Fourth of 7 in maiden (10/3) at Carlisle (6.9f, heavy) 43 days ago. Another who TF RatingHHHII BHA -
The Watson Memorial Cup
The winning Owner of today’s feature race, the Almada Mile Handicap Stakes, will be presented with the Watson Memorial Cup. Sir Julian Somerled Watson, 7th Baronet of Earnock, was a shareholder, loyal supporter and regular visitor to Hamilton Park. Following the passing of Sir Julian in May 2016, the Watson Baronetcy became extinct and since then the team at Hamilton Park have worked closely with the Watson estate to ensure a lasting legacy Since it was founded in c1895, The Watson Baronetcy of Earnock contributed considerably to the local Hamilton community. Sir John Watson, 1st Baronetof Earnock, owned several collieries in the area including the Neilsland and Earnock colliery on the Neilsland Estate which covered over 2,000 acres.The Watson family also gifted the elaborate Watson Fountain to the town of Hamilton, which still stands proudly at the triangular merging of Cadzow Street and Muir Street. World-renowned silversmiths, Hamilton & Inches of Edinburgh, have created ‘The Watson Memorial Cup’ which will pay tribute to the Watson Baronetcy and Sir Julian’s love of racing through special hand-engravings. In 2012, the racecourse also trusted the leading silversmiths with the creation of the Ladbrokes Lanark Silver Bell Trophy inspired by the original ancient relic. Ashley Moon, Racecourse General Manager at Hamilton Park, said “The £30,000 Almada Mile Handicap is rapidly becoming one of the most popular races in the Hamilton Park calendar and it’s great to see such a strong field for today’s race. To honour the memory of the Watson Baronetcy, and their contribution to the local area, is something we are very proud to do and associating the family with this particular race is of great significance for the racecourse and the people of Hamilton.
