Our Hamilton racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Friday 17th July 2026. The action gets underway at 17:30 and runs through to 21:00, with going reported as 8.3) (watered) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Sir Garfield boasts a 66.67% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Joey Haynes has been in fine form here with 16 wins from 73 rides, George Scott’s yard sends out runners with a 54.55% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Hamilton
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Hamilton over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bettinggods.com | bettinggods.com | 11 | 9 | 81.82% | 45.45% |
| Rockavon | Sunday Mail | 12 | 6 | 50% | 75% |
| The Guardian | The Guardian | 11 | 5 | 45.45% | 72.73% |
| Glendale | The Scotsman | 23 | 10 | 43.48% | 60.87% |
| The Judge | The Favourite | 10 | 4 | 40% | 60% |
17:30 – Joe Mac’s Big Retirement Bash Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m 4f | Class 4 | Going: 8.3) (watered) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This may only be a three-runner handicap, but it is not a gimme. Rizal arrives on the back of a win and has edged to the top of the ratings, while Nightsinwhitesatin has been knocking firmly on the door with a string of runner-up efforts that suggest another big run is imminent. Spirit Of Jura is the outsider, yet he is not without hope if the race turns tactical and Jason Hart gets first run from stall 1. In a field this small, pace and track position could prove just as important as raw ability, and that often makes these races tricker than they look at first glance. Even so, Rizal has the profile of the one still going forward and that gives him the edge.
Top Selections
1. Rizal – 5/6 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel Tudhope | Trainer: George Scott | Form: 426-31 | Rating: 96 | Topspeed: 76
Rizal makes plenty of appeal in a race lacking depth. He returned with a solid effort before getting his head in front last time, and that 426-31 sequence suggests he is a 4yo still learning his trade rather than one who has hit his ceiling. He carries just 130, has the best official rating in the field, and Daniel Tudhope is exactly the sort you want aboard in a small-field tactical affair. At 5/6 he is no giveaway, but he is hard to oppose given his progressive profile and the fact he may still have a bit in hand over these exposed rivals. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a three-runner race: Rizal is the win bet and the only sensible play. Each-way betting has no appeal with just one place on offer. Nightsinwhitesatin is the obvious danger after a series of near-misses, while Spirit Of Jura could threaten if things get tactical, but the percentage call is to side with the progressive Rizal.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Of Jura | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Nightsinwhitesatin | 2/1 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Rizal | 5/6 | 4/6 | 8/11 | 4/6 | 4/5 | 5/6 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Mercury | Rizal |
18:05 – Jordan Electrics EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands A, B, C And D) (EBF Restricted Qual’) (GBB)
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: 8.3) (watered) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a tight little five-runner maiden rather than a deep one, and the market has every right to centre on the trio of last-time-out seconds. Nicely brings the standout rating of 88 and, on the bare figures, sets the standard. Instant Force appeals as the type to step forward for Karl Burke after an encouraging debut, while Battle Fever is another with obvious claims after shaping well first time and posting a fair Topspeed mark. Trumpety Trump is not miles away on ratings and could nick a place if one of the principals underperforms, but Savoy Blue looks badly up against it. In a race lacking numbers, class and professionalism should count for plenty, and Nicely looks the one they all have to beat.
Top Selections
1. Nicely – 13/8 with Betfair
Jockey: David Egan | Trainer: Kevin Philippart De Foy | Form: 2 | Rating: 88 | Topspeed: 88
Nicely sets the bar on the figures and doesn’t need much imagination to see further improvement coming from that debut second. An 88 rating is a notably strong starting point in a restricted maiden of this nature, and he also towers over these on Topspeed. Drawn in stall 1 and carrying just 128, he has the look of a juvenile who should be able to travel strongly and use that experience to better effect now. David Egan is a positive booking for a race that may become tactical, and at 13/8 he still makes plenty of appeal despite being near the head of the market. He holds the strongest claims and is hard to oppose.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a five-runner race: Nicely is the win bet and the only play. He has the best rating in the field and brings the most convincing form profile. Instant Force and Battle Fever look the chief dangers if either improves sharply from debut, with the Burke runner perhaps the one to fear most.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instant Force | 15/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| Battle Fever | 7/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Nicely | 6/5 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 1/1 | 13/8 (Betfair) |
| Trumpety Trump | 10/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Savoy Blue | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Glendale | Nicely |
18:40 – Hamish MacGregor Memorial Nursery Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 5 | Going: 8.3) (watered) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This might be a five-runner nursery, but it is not lacking in substance. Brandenburg, Tango Hotel and Fern Clyde all bring solid recent form to the table, and the handicapper looks to have given them very little room to hide. Brandenburg arrives off a win and a second, Tango Hotel has already shown he can operate well in this sort of company, while Fern Clyde has a touch more weight but comes here as a previous winner too. Beauty For Love is less exposed than most and could improve now switched into nursery company, but Quiet Soul needs a fair step forward. In a small field where tactical speed will matter, this looks a race likely decided by who gets the run of things rather than any huge class edge.
Top Selections
1. Tango Hotel – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel Tudhope | Trainer: George Scott | Form: 4512 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 66
Tango Hotel makes plenty of appeal in a race where there is not much between the principals, and the draw in stall 1 could prove a real asset if Daniel Tudhope can dictate or at least secure a smooth sit from the outset. His recent form reads well for this level, with a win followed by a runner-up effort, and that Topspeed figure of 66 is the best in the field. He does not have masses in hand from the assessor, but neither do his rivals, and at 5/2 he looks the one most likely to get this race run to suit. Bet: straightforward win play.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a race this small: Tango Hotel is the win bet. The draw, the recent consistency and the best Topspeed mark make him the percentage call. There is no each-way angle in a five-runner field. Brandenburg is the obvious danger, while Fern Clyde also has the form to get involved if the pace collapses.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fern Clyde | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Beauty For Love | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Tango Hotel | 5/2 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Brandenburg | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Quiet Soul | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
19:15 – Jordan Electrics Scottish Stewards’ Cup Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 2 | Going: 8.3) (watered) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a proper sprint handicap rather than a numbers game, with just eight runners but not much between plenty of them on ratings. Gangsta Man and Manila Scouse arrive off wins, Sir Garfield is the obvious improver after a quickfire double, while old pros like Strike Red and Commanche Falls have the back-class to make this awkward. The pace should be honest enough and that matters over Hamilton’s sharp 6f, where track position and the ability to travel strongly are often decisive. It looks a tricky puzzle rather than a race to get carried away in, because several are weighted to the hilt now, but there is still room to think a progressive one can edge out the battle-hardened veterans.
Top Selections
1. Sir Garfield – 13/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Jason Hart | Trainer: John & Sean Quinn | Form: 607-11 | Rating: 103 | Topspeed: 85
Sir Garfield is the one I want to side with because he arrives as the least exposed runner in the field and still looks to have momentum on his side. The form figures only tell part of the story; those two recent wins suggest he has come back a sharper, more focused sprinter and this mark of 103 may not have him pinned down just yet. Jason Hart is a positive booking for a race where getting organised early will matter, and at 13/2 he makes more appeal than some of the older, fully exposed handicappers around him in the market. He looks the percentage call in a race full of familiar faces. Bet type: win.
Bet: WIN
2. Strike Red – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Garritty | Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey | Form: 310742 | Rating: 102 | Topspeed: 90
Strike Red is the each-way angle because he rarely runs a bad race in this grade and his latest second says he is still very much capable of landing one of these valuable northern sprints. Drawn in 7, he should have options, and his blend of tactical pace and toughness is well suited to Hamilton. He does not have the sexy profile of Sir Garfield, but he has a solid mark, a respectable topspeed figure of 90 and the sort of form line that stacks up in this company. At 9/2 with three places on offer, he is not a wild price, but he is dependable enough to make plenty of each-way sense.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Back Sir Garfield to win as the progressive sprinter in a field where several rivals may already be high enough in the weights. Strike Red is the safer each-way punt given his consistency and proven effectiveness in these competitive 6f handicaps. Main dangers are Gangsta Man after his latest win and Manila Scouse, who is thriving, but both look a shade tighter in the market than ideal.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrous | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Commanche Falls | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Gangsta Man | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Strike Red | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Saint Lawrence | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (William Hill) |
| Jordan Electrics | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Manila Scouse | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Sir Garfield | 11/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 5/1 | 13/2 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Templegate | Manila Scouse |
| Rory Delargy | Sir Garfield |
| Spotlight | Sir Garfield |
| The North | Sir Garfield |
| Chris Wright | Manila Scouse |
| talkSPORT 2 | Jordan Electrics |
| The Punt | Jordan Electrics |
| Kieran McHugh | Jordan Electrics |
| Rockavon | Gangsta Man |
| On The Nose | Gangsta Man |
19:50 – British Stallion Studs EBF Glasgow Stakes (Listed Race)
Race Details: 1m 3f | Class 1 | Going: 8.3) (watered) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a compact but quite informative Listed race, with the market understandably centring on the unexposed Superior Choice against a handful who have already shown their hand in pattern company. Prizeland brings the highest mark into it and looks solid after holding his own in better company, while Plaid has been admirably progressive and shouldn’t be underestimated back in calmer waters. Mr Colonel has useful form too, though he was a shade disappointing last time, and Folk Pageant needs to bounce back after a flat effort. For all that it’s only a six-runner affair, it doesn’t feel straightforward: the favourite has upside, but the established form around him is good enough to make this a proper test rather than a penalty kick.
Top Selections
1. Superior Choice – 10/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane Foley | Trainer: John & Thady Gosden | Form: 4-11 | Rating: 102 | Topspeed: 64
He’s the obvious one, but not just because of the yard. Superior Choice has won his last two and still looks like a colt learning on the job, which is a dangerous profile in a race of this nature. The bare mark of 102 doesn’t scream dominance, yet there should be more to come now stepping into Listed company over this sort of trip. Drawn low and with Shane Foley booked, he ought to get a smooth position in a race lacking numbers. At around 10/11, he isn’t a giveaway, but he does look the most likely winner if continuing his upward curve. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Plaid – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel Muscutt | Trainer: James Fanshawe | Form: 21-215 | Rating: 106 | Topspeed: 91
If you want to take on the favourite for a bit of value, Plaid makes plenty of appeal. Fanshawe’s colt has done little wrong in five starts, winning twice and posting a respectable effort in defeat last time when fifth, and his 106 mark puts him right in the mix on substance rather than promise alone. He looks the type to appreciate a truly run 1m3f and Daniel Muscutt should be able to keep him handy from stall 2. In a six-runner race where the each-way terms are hardly spectacular, he still rates the sensible alternative at 5/1 because he has the profile of a reliable, progressive sort who can hit the frame at the very least. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Superior Choice is the win play because he’s the one with the most upside and still has room to improve beyond his current mark. For those looking beyond the favourite, Plaid is the each-way option at the bigger price, with enough solid form to make him interesting. Prizeland is the main danger if reproducing his best pattern-race efforts.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Colonel | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Sky Bet) |
| Superior Choice | 10/11 | 4/5 | 5/6 | 8/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 (Bet365) |
| Flawless Fusion | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| Folk Pageant | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Betfair) |
| Plaid | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Prizeland | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Marlborough | Plaid |
| Garry Owen | Prizeland |
| Luke Tucker | Superior Choice |
| Dean Kilbryde | Superior Choice |
| Jason Heavey | Superior Choice |
20:25 – Hamilton Park Celebrates 100 Years Of Racing Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: 8.3) (watered) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This might only be a five-runner sprint, but it is no gimme. Law Of Average arrives in winning form and is easy to like after going in again last time, yet he has to concede plenty of weight all round and that matters over a sharp 5f on quick ground. Rock Of England has been running consistently well in similar races and looks the obvious danger, while Woohoo keeps knocking on the door and should be in the firing line again if getting a strong pace to aim at. Justmyluck and Jm Jhingree both need to bounce back from lesser efforts and look to have a bit to find on recent evidence. It is a small field, but tactically quite interesting, and the weight concessions could be decisive.
Top Selections
1. Rock Of England – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Jason Hart | Trainer: Paul Midgley | Form: -91312 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 79
Rock Of England makes plenty of appeal in a race where the favourite is giving weight away to solid, battle-hardened sprinters. Paul Midgley’s six-year-old has been in really good nick, winning two starts back and backing that up with a respectable second last time, and his Topspeed figure of 79 is the best on offer here. That matters in a five-furlong handicap on fast ground where pure speed and sharpness are everything. Jason Hart is a positive booking and from stall 4 he should be able to sit handy without too much fuss. At 11/4, he looks the value alternative to the market leader.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
With only five runners, this is strictly a win-only race and Rock Of England gets the nod at the prices. Law Of Average is the clear danger on recent form and is hard to dismiss despite the big weight, while Woohoo is consistent enough to make this interesting again. Still, Rock Of England looks the percentage call.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law Of Average | 5/4 | 11/10 | 6/5 | 11/10 | 5/4 | 5/4 (Bet365) |
| Rock Of England | 11/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Woohoo | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Betfair) |
| Justmyluck | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Jm Jhingree | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
21:00 – Hampton By Hilton Hamilton Park Fillies’ Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 5 | Going: 8.3) (watered) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat
This five-runner fillies’ handicap is small in numbers but not entirely straightforward. Geo and Second Fiddle bring the strongest recent handicap form to the table, with the former arriving on the back of a solid second and the latter shaping as though she’s ready to strike after a couple of encouraging efforts. The three-year-olds get weight and that gives Sogniamo and Stella Lucente plenty of relevance, especially in a race lacking depth, while Zermatt Star has more to prove after two quiet runs this season. Tactics could be crucial in a field this size around Hamilton’s turning mile, and it would be no surprise if positioning settles plenty. It’s not a strong race by any means, but it is a mildly tricky little contest with fine margins.
Top Selections
1. Geo – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Paul Mulrennan | Trainer: Jim Goldie | Form: 916242 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 66
Geo is the percentage call in a race where dependable recent form counts for plenty. Jim Goldie’s filly has been knocking on the door, and that latest second reads well enough in the context of this modest Class 5. Her mark of 75 leaves her right in the mix, and she has already shown this season that she can be competitive in handicaps of this nature. Paul Mulrennan is a positive booking around here, and from stall 5 he should be able to keep her out of trouble in a race that may become tactical. At 13/8 she isn’t a gift, but she still looks the one with the fewest questions to answer. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in this five-runner race: Geo is the win bet and the only selection. Each-way betting makes little appeal with just two places on offer and such a compact field. Second Fiddle is the obvious danger on recent form, while Stella Lucente is the one who could give the selection most to think about if her consistency carries into this handicap.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geo | 13/8 | 11/8 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Sogniamo | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Zermatt Star | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Betfair) |
| Second Fiddle | 5/2 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Stella Lucente | 7/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
Hamilton Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Garfield | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 100% |
| Jm Jhingree | 4 | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Jordan Electrics | 24 | 9 | 37.5% | 62.5% |
| Commanche Falls | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Strike Red | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Haynes | 73 | 16 | 21.92% | 31.51% |
| P J McDonald | 72 | 14 | 19.44% | 37.5% |
| David Egan | 32 | 6 | 18.75% | 25% |
| Daniel Tudhope | 380 | 70 | 18.42% | 40.53% |
| Kevin Stott | 205 | 35 | 17.07% | 39.02% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Hamilton:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Scott | 11 | 6 | 54.55% | 63.64% |
| John & Thady Gosden | 4 | 2 | 50% | 75% |
| Andrew Balding | 18 | 7 | 38.89% | 38.89% |
| James Fanshawe | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Chelsea Banham | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Hamilton racing tips for Friday 17th July 2026. We’ve covered all 7 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Hamilton today?
The first race at Hamilton on Friday 17th July 2026 goes off at 17:30, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Hamilton today?
The going at Hamilton is reported as 8.3) (watered) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Hamilton today?
There are 7 races on the card at Hamilton today, running from 17:30 through to 21:00.
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