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Horse racing tips: Hamilton, Brighton and Stratford – Tuesday July 2
Today’s horse racing tips come from Hamilton, Brighton and Stratford. See our expert’s nap of the day, next best and other selections
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There is plenty of racing action on Tuesday across Britain and Ireland, with six meetings on the Flat and over jumps.
First off is Tipperary (1.33-5.10) over jumps before they go on the Flat at Hamilton (2.15-4.52), Brighton (2.25-5.00), Roscommon (4.45-8.20) and Lingfield (6.30-9.00). Then there follows a second National Hunt helping at Stratford (5.05-8.40).
Among our Tuesday fancies is one for trainer Richard Fahey that should have loads of improvement still to come in handicap company.
Horse racing tips today – Hamilton, Brighton and Stratford
Enda McElhinney’s picks for Tuesday are below. Scroll down to read the expert analysis behind them.
- Nap: Expert Choice (Hamilton, 3.15) @ SP with BetMGM
- Next best: Cogsworth (Brighton, 5.00) @ SP with BetMGM
- Other: Ballyvaughan Bay (Stratford, 7.40) @ SP with BetMGM
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Horse racing tips: Hamilton, 3.15
The feature race at the course south of Glasgow is a competitive-looking handicap over an extended mile with a £30,000 prize pot. Andrew Balding sends Aragon Castle to the Scottish track and is likely to prove popular with the punters, especially as William Buick has been booked to take the ride. James Mchenry lines up for Ed Bethell and he has already made it into the winners’ enclosure this term.
Our selection is EXPERT CHOICE as the three-year-old remains unexposed in handicaps and his profile suggests there could be plenty more to come. Richard Fahey’s gelding got off the mark in a Beverley novice last term and it was an eye-catching performance.
Powering clear to score by three lengths, he overcame an awkward start to win easily but the form probably does not amount to much. The style of the performance was notable and he could hardly have been more impressive visually.
He has had just three handicap starts thus far and there were some positive signs when a fair fifth in a good race at Chester last time out. The handicapper has since dropped him 1lb and it will be disappointing if he is not bang in the mix.
Selection: Expert Choice @ SP with BetMGM
Horse racing tips: Brighton, 5.00
The closing race at the East Sussex course is a fascinating affair considering the low grade and it looks well worth a watch. Three of the six runners managed to win last time out and it should be a tightly contested affair.
Wedgewood Sapphire got off the mark in a poor race at Lingfield when last seen but she did it very easily. John Gallagher’s Havana Mojito took an enormous step forward with a victory on his previous outing and there is presumably more to come off a 4lb higher mark.
However, it is COGSWORTH that makes the most appeal. Chris Dwyer’s three-year-old was an impressive winner of a course-and-distance handicap when last seen. The son of Time Test has found his groove lately and will be attempting to complete his hat-trick here.
His narrow second at Chelmsford in April was a clear sign that he had turned a corner and his consecutive victories well and truly support that notion. A 6lb rise for his impressive latest success looks more than fair and further progress could be on the agenda.
Selection: Cogsworth @ SP with BetMGM
Horse racing tips: Stratford, 7.40
There may not be much quality on offer at this meeting but this handicap hurdle looks like a very open affair. DJ Jeffreys runs BALLYVAUGHAN BAY and the seven-year-old was victorious at Southwell last time out.
The switch to handicaps has clearly suited this son of Fame And Glory as there have been clear signs of improvement in his previous couple of starts. While a 6lb rise seems fairly harsh off the back of his one-length victory, it is likely that there is more improvement in the tank and he could be worth keeping on side for the time being.
Fergal O’Brien’s Lutinebella is perhaps the biggest danger but she has to give our selection 16lb and that is a very tough task. Jeffreys’ gelding clearly improved for the step up to an extended three miles last time but the 2m 6f trip here is unlikely to be a problem.
Selection: Ballyvaughan Bay @ SP with BetMGM
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