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Hamilton Racing Tips & Predictions - Wednesday 27th May 2026

Hamilton Racing Tips & Predictions - Wednesday 27th May 2026

Our Hamilton racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Wednesday 27th May 2026. The action gets underway at 14:05 and runs through to 17:05, with going reported as 8.5) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick).

A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Classy Al boasts a 28.57% strike rate from 7 runs at the track, Joey Haynes has been in fine form here with 15 wins from 71 rides, Richard Hannon’s yard sends out runners with a 30% 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):

TipsterSourceSelectionsWinsWin %Place %
RockavonSunday Mail14750%78.57%
GlendaleThe Scotsman261142.31%61.54%
On The NoseRacing Post11436.36%72.73%
FortunatusSheffield Star11436.36%27.27%
WhistlerSunday Telegraph12433.33%58.33%

14:05 – Wyvis Roofing EBF Maiden Stakes (Hamilton Park 2yo Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: 8.5) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat

A compact six-runner juvenile maiden, but it doesn’t lack depth at the top end. North Star Kodi and Or Another have the clearest form, both arriving off promising thirds, while Jaijai has already had a run and should know more this time for the Hannon yard. Sale Shark is the interesting newcomer in the line-up, especially from a stable that can ready one first time, so the market may prove informative there. In truth, this looks less of a guessing game than plenty of early-season 2yo races because the exposed pair have set a fair standard already. Hamilton’s sharp 5f on quick ground should reward speed and professionalism, and that may just tilt things toward those with experience over the debutants.

Top Selections

1. North Star Kodi – 4/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Oisin Orr | Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey | Form: 3 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 71

North Star Kodi brings the best published figures into the race and that matters in a maiden like this. A debut third with a mark of 73 and a Topspeed of 71 is solid early-season juvenile form, and the Fahey team know exactly what’s required in these northern 2yo events. He’s drawn well enough in stall 2, has already shown he can handle the job, and there’s every chance he takes a good step forward for that first outing. At 4/1, he looks slightly underestimated against rivals who either need to improve plenty or have to do it all first time out. He holds strong claims.

Bet: WIN

2. Or Another – 10/3 with Betfair

Jockey: Shane Foley | Trainer: K R Burke | Form: 3 | Rating: 69 | Topspeed:

Or Another is the obvious each-way play in a race where the front end of the market looks fairly tight. Burke’s juveniles are always worth respecting, and this one shaped with promise when third on debut, posting a rating of 69 that puts him right in the mix. Stall 6 is not ideal around here if they blaze from the gates, but he has already shown enough ability to think he can overcome it, especially if he breaks cleaner and travels handier. The 10/3 is no giveaway, but in a six-runner race with two places on offer he still makes fair appeal as the solid alternative to the selection.

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

North Star Kodi is the one to side with outright, as his debut numbers set the standard and normal improvement should make him hard to beat. Or Another is the sensible each-way option given his promising first run and the strength of the Burke juvenile team. The main danger is probably Sale Shark if the newcomer is sharp enough to strike first time.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Carrow Road25/125/125/125/125/125/1 (Bet365)
Jaijai5/211/59/49/49/45/2 (Bet365)
North Star Kodi4/118/54/14/14/14/1 (Bet365)
Or Another3/110/310/310/310/310/3 (Betfair)
Rbflying14/111/111/111/112/114/1 (Bet365)
Sale Shark11/411/411/45/211/411/4 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
GlendaleOr Another

14:35 – One Stop Roofing Supplies Ltd Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

Race Details: 1m 1f | Class 4 | Going: 8.5) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat

This looks a fairly thin restricted novice on paper and the market has latched onto the obvious one. Bearish sets the standard after getting off the mark on his second start and his official mark of 78 gives him a clear edge on what the others have achieved so far. Pepsea is the interesting alternative after a promising debut second, especially now stepping up to 1m1f, while the Johnston pair Alterity and Lavatera are harder to weigh up but don’t scream certainty. Ice Show and Sogniamo need to leave low-level efforts behind, and Togeather Forever is a 4yo taking on younger legs after a belated start. In truth, this looks Bearish’s race to lose rather than a deep puzzle.

Top Selections

1. Bearish – 8/11 with William Hill

Jockey: Jason Hart | Trainer: Ed Dunlop | Form: 4-1 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 55

Bearish is hard to oppose in a race lacking depth. He improved from a perfectly fair debut fourth to win next time, and that little bit of experience already gives him an edge over several rivals who are either still learning or simply haven’t shown enough. A mark of 78 stands out in this field and, while 8/11 is no giveaway, it still looks fair if you think he has any normal amount of progress in him over this extra yardage. Jason Hart is a positive booking and Dunlop’s colt looks the one with the most solid profile rather than just potential. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Pepsea – 7/2 with Bet365

Jockey: Oliver Stammers | Trainer: Grant Tuer | Form: 2 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed:

Pepsea appeals as the sensible each-way angle in a seven-runner race because she at least arrives with a bit of untapped upside. Finishing second on debut is often a strong starting point in this sort of company, and her mark of 72 suggests she doesn’t need to find masses to get involved again. The move up to 1m1f could easily suit if she was doing her best work late first time, and Grant Tuer’s runners usually know their job soon enough. At 7/2 she isn’t exactly hidden, but she does look the one most likely to chase the favourite home and could make him work for it. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Keep it simple: Bearish is the win play because he has the best form, the best rating and the most convincing profile in a weak race. Pepsea is the each-way option with two places on offer, as her debut second gives her the clearest route into the frame. If there is a danger to the pair, Alterity is the one who could improve past modest initial numbers.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Togeather Forever33/128/128/125/128/133/1 (Bet365)
Bearish4/64/64/64/68/118/11 (William Hill)
Pepsea7/23/13/111/47/27/2 (Bet365)
Alterity11/213/27/110/15/110/1 (Sky Bet)
Ice Show18/110/111/110/118/118/1 (Bet365)
Lavatera16/19/110/110/116/116/1 (Bet365)
Sogniamo50/128/128/125/140/150/1 (Bet365)

15:05 – ICB (Water Proofing) Handicap

Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: 8.5) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat

This looks a proper little 3yo sprint handicap rather than a weak midweek affair, with several arriving in form and a few of them open to better still. Tricky Tel sets the standard on official figures and returned with a solid third, while Siouxpersonic also made an encouraging reappearance when runner-up and is another with obvious upside at 6f. Watchdog is the one bringing the winning habit after back-to-back successes, though a 7lb rise asks another question. Sierra Sands has the inside draw and could bounce back, while Back To Me is not easily dismissed despite a below-par latest effort. It is competitive, but not impossible to solve, and recent race fitness allied to unexposed sprinting profiles should count for plenty.

Top Selections

1. Tricky Tel – 2/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Jason Hart | Trainer: Hugo Palmer | Form: 1574-3 | Rating: 88 | Topspeed: 80

He looks the percentage call. Tricky Tel is the highest-rated horse in the field, posted the best Topspeed figure on offer, and his comeback third suggested he has trained on well from two to three. That was the sort of run that often tees one up nicely for a race like this, and a mark of 88 does not look beyond him if he can step forward as expected second time out. Jason Hart is a positive booking and Hugo Palmer’s sprinters are usually well drilled for these sharp handicaps. At 2/1 he is not exactly hiding, but he still makes plenty of appeal as the one with the strongest all-round profile.

Bet: WIN

2. Back To Me – 17/2 with Paddy Power

Jockey: Andrew Mullen | Trainer: Ben Haslam | Form: 01-16 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 75

Back To Me is the price play if you want something at a more workable number. He won on his reappearance before disappointing last time, but that latest effort may simply have come too soon or found him in the wrong spot tactically, and I would not be writing him off after one poor run. His earlier success showed he can be effective in this sort of sprint handicap, and his Topspeed figure of 75 suggests there is enough raw ability here to make a serious impact if bouncing back. From stall 6 he should have options, and 17/2 looks fair enough in a race where the market is tightly focused on the obvious pair.

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Tricky Tel is the win bet and the one I would build the race around, as he brings the strongest handicap credentials and should improve for his comeback. Back To Me is the each-way punt at a much bigger price, with enough recent winning form to suggest he is better than his latest run. Siouxpersonic and the hat-trick-seeking Watchdog look the main dangers.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetBest
Back To Me8/18/117/27/117/2 (Paddy Power)
Tricky Tel2/115/815/82/12/1 (Bet365)
Sierra Sands13/213/27/15/17/1 (Paddy Power)
Siouxpersonic3/13/13/13/13/1 (Bet365)
Watchdog4/17/27/24/14/1 (Bet365)
March Ahead14/114/116/120/120/1 (Sky Bet)
Douwantitrightnow40/128/128/140/140/1 (Bet365)
Falcon Queen25/125/125/133/133/1 (Sky Bet)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
MarlboroughSierra Sands
Garry OwenSiouxpersonic
Ross ShepherdTricky Tel
Andrew MountWatchdog

15:35 – Cupa Slates Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Race Details: 1m 5f | Class 4 | Going: 8.5) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat

This is only a five-runner handicap, but it is not a bad little contest at all. The market is understandably focused on Shipshape and Gentle Warrior, and that pair bring the most persuasive recent form into the race. Shipshape arrives in winning form and still looks on the upgrade over staying trips, while Gentle Warrior shaped very well when second last time and has the best Topspeed figure in the field. Raulin is weighted to be competitive if bouncing back, though his latest efforts have been a bit underwhelming, and Ludo’s Landing looks exposed enough now. Furhaan has become hard to trust. In a tactical small-field affair, race position and who settles best in the straight will matter plenty.

Top Selections

1. Shipshape – 2/1 with Sky Bet

Jockey: Connor Beasley | Trainer: Bernard Llewellyn | Form: 6-5212 | Rating: 94 | Topspeed:

Shipshape is the one I want to be with. He has done little wrong in his last three starts, winning before backing that up with a solid second, and he looks like a 4yo who is still progressing as his stamina is drawn out. The handicapper has him on 94, but he gets in here carrying just 123, which is a notable edge against some higher-weighted rivals. In a race lacking depth, recent sharpness counts for plenty, and Connor Beasley is a positive booking in a small field where tactical judgement can decide everything. Available at 2/1 with Sky Bet, he makes most appeal as the likeliest winner.

Bet: WIN

Betting Strategy

With only five runners, this is a straight win-bet race and Shipshape is the call. He looks the most progressive runner in the field and comes here in the safest form. Gentle Warrior is the obvious danger after his latest second and is the one most likely to punish any weakness, while Raulin could nick a place if rediscovering his better 2025 level.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetBest
Raulin6/111/213/24/113/2 (Paddy Power)
Gentle Warrior9/49/49/46/49/4 (Bet365)
Shipshape6/47/57/52/12/1 (Sky Bet)
Furhaan9/18/19/115/29/1 (Bet365)

16:05 – David Hardie Engineering Ltd Handicap

Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: 8.5) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat

This is a compact six-runner sprint but it is not lacking in intrigue. Law Of Average arrives off a win and is the obvious starting point, though he is priced accordingly and this sharper little handicap may not be quite as straightforward as the market suggests. Tiva has the backing of a few tipsters and could easily leave his reappearance behind for the O’Meara yard, while Binadham has been knocking on the door and looks the solid, dependable form horse in a race where track position will matter plenty. Oriental Prince is capable on his day but comes here after a disappointing effort, and Classy Al looks vulnerable despite his low weight. Tight field, fine margins, and likely decided by who breaks smartest and handles the pace burn-up best.

Top Selections

1. Binadham – 11/2 with Sky Bet

Jockey: Rowan Scott | Trainer: Kevin Philippart De Foy | Form: 2-6332 | Rating: 90 | Topspeed: 80

Binadham makes plenty of appeal in a race where consistency counts for a lot. His recent figures tell the story: he has been running well without getting his head in front, but that latest second was another reminder that he is holding his form and operating right up to this level. An official mark of 90 looks workable, his Topspeed figure stacks up well against these, and stall 2 should help Rowan Scott keep things uncomplicated over the minimum trip. At 11/2 he looks a touch overlooked against rivals with flashier profiles but not necessarily stronger current substance. This looks a good spot for him to cash in. Bet type tag: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Tiva – 4/1 with Bet365

Jockey: David Nolan | Trainer: David O’Meara | Form: 1108-5 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 79

Tiva is the one I would want onside as the each-way play, even in a race with only two places. He shaped well enough on his return when fifth after a break, and that may have been exactly the run he needed to bring him forward. His mark of 87 gives him room if he can rediscover the sharpness that saw him win twice earlier in his profile, and David Nolan is the sort to get the fractions right in these short Hamilton dashes. The market has him prominent at 4/1 and that is understandable; he is not bombproof, but he does look poised to run a lot better second time up. Bet type tag: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Binadham is the win play at the prices because his recent form is the most solid and this looks a very winnable Class 4. Tiva makes sense as the each-way option in a six-runner race with two places, especially if you expect natural improvement from his seasonal comeback. Law Of Average is the obvious danger after scoring last time, while Oriental Prince is risky but not one to dismiss entirely.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetBest
Tiva4/14/14/14/14/1 (Bet365)
Oriental Prince4/118/54/14/14/1 (Bet365)
Vingegaard10/112/114/19/114/1 (Paddy Power)
Binadham9/29/29/211/211/2 (Sky Bet)
Law Of Average2/17/47/47/42/1 (Bet365)
Classy Al8/17/17/115/28/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Rory PaddockTiva
Ben MorganTiva
sportinglife.comTiva

16:35 – Fixing Point Cladding Fasteners Handicap

Race Details: 1m | Class 5 | Going: 8.5) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat

This is only a three-runner affair, but it is not completely straightforward because all three have something to recommend them. Porth Eilian heads the market after shaping as though this step up to a mile could suit, while Saxophonist brings the strongest Topspeed figure and arguably the most solid handicap form to the table. Light Dreamer is the least exposed of the trio for Richard Hannon, but he needs to leave that latest seventh behind and prove he can be as effective in this more tactical setup. In a race this small, pace and track position could easily decide it, and that makes it more of a thinking man’s contest than a strong betting heat. Even so, one does look a touch more reliable than the others.

Top Selections

1. Saxophonist – 2/1 with Bet365

Jockey: David Nolan | Trainer: David O’Meara | Form: 383-3 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 70

Saxophonist makes the most appeal in a race where tactical sharpness will matter just as much as raw ability. He returned with a solid third and that read like the run of a colt ready to strike now, especially as his profile already suggested he was learning his job. The mark of 81 asks a fair question, but he has the best rating in the field bar none and his Topspeed figure of 70 is the standout piece of evidence on offer. David O’Meara’s horses are always worth respecting in these northern handicaps, and with David Nolan drawn on the rail he should get first run. At 2/1, he looks the percentage call.

Bet: WIN

Betting Strategy

With only three runners, this is a straight win-only race and Saxophonist is the one to side with. He brings the strongest recent substance and the best speed figure, which counts for plenty in a small-field mile handicap. Porth Eilian is the obvious danger as the likely improver, while Light Dreamer has to bounce back quickly from a modest latest effort.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Light Dreamer7/25/211/45/23/17/2 (Bet365)
Saxophonist2/113/813/813/815/82/1 (Bet365)
Porth Eilian1/15/45/45/41/15/4 (Betfair)

17:05 – Compass Roofing Handicap

Race Details: 1m | Class 5 | Going: 8.5) (watering) (Good to firm, good in places (goingstick) | | flat

This looks a tight little 0-85-style mile handicap rather than a deep contest, and that usually means small margins and track position mattering plenty around Hamilton. Sanafi Zabeel heads the market after a solid enough reappearance sequence and has the inside draw to work from, while Union Island arrives on the back of a win and is the obvious danger if building on that. Barley is short enough for one with a patchy profile, whereas Donna Nook and Eve’s Boy have bits of form that give them a squeak without screaming reliability. Yaaser is the old hand in here and still capable on his day. It is a tricky puzzle rather than a strong race, but there is enough recent evidence to side with the horses arriving in better nick.

Top Selections

1. Sanafi Zabeel – 10/3 with Bet365

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan | Trainer: Jim Goldie | Form: 321-53 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 68

He makes the most appeal in a race where not many arrive with convincing momentum. That 321-53 sequence suggests he has been holding his form perfectly well either side of a break, and a mark of 82 still looks workable in this grade. Drawn in stall 1, he should get a sensible trip if breaking cleanly, which is often half the battle here. Goldie knows exactly how to place these exposed handicappers and Mulrennan is the right man for a track that rewards sharp positioning. At 10/3 he is not a giveaway, but he does look the solid option against rivals with more questions to answer. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Union Island – 7/1 with Betfair

Jockey: Jason Hart | Trainer: Charlie Johnston | Form: 314701 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 45

Union Island is the one I would want on side each-way because at least he comes here having recently got his head back in front. The form figures are a bit up and down, but that is often the Johnston way with these busy handicappers and the key point is that he bounced back to win last time. He is only 2lb lower than Donna Nook despite arriving in better heart, and Jason Hart is a positive booking around this venue. From stall 6 he may need things to drop right, but in a seven-runner race 7/1 feels fair enough for a horse with current winning form in the book. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Sanafi Zabeel is the percentage call for the win bet: consistent, well drawn and in calmer form than most of these. Union Island makes more appeal as the each-way punt at the bigger price after that latest success. The obvious danger is Barley if the market has it right, while Donna Nook has enough ability to nick a place if getting a smooth run.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Donna Nook15/28/16/111/28/18/1 (Betfair)
Yaaser10/117/212/111/19/112/1 (Paddy Power)
Barley4/118/57/210/34/14/1 (Bet365)
Union Island13/27/19/29/27/17/1 (Betfair)
Starliner13/213/210/19/111/210/1 (Paddy Power)
Sanafi Zabeel10/310/33/13/110/310/3 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
The NorthSanafi Zabeel

Hamilton Course Specialists

Horses To Note

The top course performers among today’s runners:

HorseRunsWinsWin %Place %
Classy Al7228.57%28.57%
Starliner6116.67%33.33%
Union Island300%66.67%
Yaaser300%0%

Jockeys To Note

The pilots with the strongest records at the course:

JockeyRidesWinsWin %Place %
Joey Haynes711521.13%30.99%
Lauren Young29517.24%37.93%
Callum Rodriguez2273716.3%39.21%
Shane Gray1111816.22%29.73%
Paul Mulrennan6169515.42%35.88%

Trainers To Note

Yards that have done well at Hamilton:

TrainerRunnersWinsWin %Place %
Richard Hannon10330%50%
Kevin Philippart De Foy4125%50%
Hugo Palmer491122.45%40.82%
Edward Bethell501122%46%
Julie Camacho501122%42%

Summary & Best Bets

That wraps up our Hamilton racing tips for Wednesday 27th May 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 Wednesday 27th May 2026 goes off at 14:05, with 7 races scheduled in total.

What is the going at Hamilton today?

The going at Hamilton is reported as 8.5) (watering) (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 14:05 through to 17:05.

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