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Sallaal set to make his mark at Hamilton again

Written by Press Association | Jul 17, 2025 7:54:32 AM

Sallaal will look to repeat a course and distance success and enhance his reputation when he lines up for the Wellman Cars Private Hire Almada Mile Handicap at Hamilton on Thursday.

The unexposed Roger Varian-trained Frankel colt came up trumps on his last appearance in South Lanarkshire in May, securing his second victory on his third start by three lengths, raising hopes he could be a Derby horse.

He has been off since, however, and steps into handicap company for his reappearance against the likes of seasoned operators such as Brave Emperor and English Oak. But the Varian runner is clearly held in some regard and might be a horse to keep tabs on for the rest of the year.

Tim Easterby's Bleep Test should maintain his consistent form in the British Stallions Studs EBF Nursery Handicap.

The two-year-old has been progressing throughout his five-race career, finishing no lower than third albeit a couple of races coming in small fields.

After winning on debut, he produced his best performance in a class two at York when he went down by just a neck and might improve further now he goes handicapping for the first time in this Hamilton Park 2-Y-O Series qualifier.

Sovereign Wealth is a fascinating newcomer in the Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' EBF Maiden Stakes at Epsom.

Another son of Frankel, he was bought by Yulong Investments for 450,000 guineas and sent to George Boughey. He tackles 1400m in the hands of rising star Billy Loughnane and all looks set for a rewarding first run.

Crimson Spirit hopes to complete a hat-trick of victories in the Miles Commercial Handicap.

Victories at Salisbury and Brighton on his last two starts have seen the Daniel and Claire Kubler-trained gelding climb to a career-high mark of 83.

However, he is a course and distance winner and has never finished outside of the top three in three starts at the Surrey venue.

Eyes Front can shed his maiden tag at the fourth time of asking in the Enterprising Women Eileen & Jean Nursery Handicap at Leicester.

Edward Smyth-Osbourne's two-year-old has been knocking on the door with successive runner-up finishes, most recently going down by a head, and should progress further on his handicap debut.

Papabella returns to Chepstow in search of another victory as she lines up for the Bailey Family Handicap.

The Stuart Kittow-trained mare tasted success over course and distance last month and after finishing down the field on the all-weather at Kempton last time out, going back to turf action should be the tonic.

At Worcester, Jubilant, trained by James Owen, should make it two wins from three since switching to fences in the eventmasters.co.uk Cheltenham Festival 2026 On Sale Novices' Limited Handicap Chase.

In the Group Three BoyleSports Meld Stakes at Leopardstown, all eyes will be on Dermot Weld's Purview having chased home Eclipse winner Delacroix here in May, an outing that was just the second of his career. He could be exciting. - Press Association

TAB is betting on 5 UK meetings on Thursday. Here are the tips

HAMILTON: Race 1: 14.50 Bleep Test, Race 2: 15.20 Miss Rainbow, Race 3: 15.50 Silent City, Race 4: 16.22 SALLAAL (NAP), Race 5: 16.55 Duke's Command, Race 6: 17.25 Superior Council, Race 7: 17.55 Dubai Venture.

LEICESTER: Race 1: 15.00 Eyes Front, Race 2: 15.30 Noble Horizon, Race 3: 16.00 Spartan Times, Race 4: 16.33 Rock Master, Race 5: 17.05 Salve Electra, Race 6: 17.38 My Boy Harry, Race 7: 18.10 Desert Beauty.

CHEPSTOW: Race 1: 15.10 Over Spiced, Race 2: 15.40 Kurimu, Race 3: 16.10 Polygram, Race 4: 16.45 Papabella, Race 5: 17.20 Hibernate, Race 6: 17.50 Spirit Of The Bay.

WORCESTER: Race 1: 18.05 Jubilant, Race 2: 18.40 King Of The Story, Race 3: 19.12 Prince Cleni, Race 4: 19.45 Ez Tiger, Race 5: 20.20 Betty's Tiara, Race 6: 20.50 Indian Sunbird, Race 7: 21.25 Orange Diamond, Race 8: 21.55 Sixty Plus.

EPSOM: Race 1: 18.55 Sovereign Wealth, Race 2: 19.30 Starshiba, Race 3: 20.00 Giselles Defence, Race 4: 20.35 Secret Beach, Race 5: 21.05 Crimson Spirit, Race 6: 21.40 Suzuka.

ALL TO COME: Sallaal (Hamilton, Race 4) and Sovereign Wealth (Epsom, Race 1).