8:00 Hamilton Tips

Shown slight improvement following a wind op, but the step up to seven furlongs clearly did not suit this horse. The drop back to six furlongs should coax a decent effort here. Has won just once in eighteen runs, but that came here on debut by a good three lengths, and was just kept at bay by a neck on second run at this ground where he clearly likes it. The change back in headgear might also be a big plus.

Kevin Ryan's stable hasn't been firing quite as well as they normally do, but that will change at some point, and Territorial Knight might be the boy to set them on their way. He ran well in a competitive handicap at Ayr last time and was a very good fifth in the Bronze Cup at Ayr last September. He goes well on easy ground, and while the ground won't be soft here, it is better than most tracks have been lately.

Solid performer who produced a career best effort when striking at Chester last month. Only been raised a lb for that so would be no surprise to see him go in again this evening.

Fast finishing on all four of her last outings, Dandy Magic's turn could be near. 4yo filly by Dandy Man who last won at Newcastle 6f in November. Lauren Young claims 5lbs allowance once again. Dropped 1 pound and now 1 pound below last winning mark. Beaten favourite over five furlongs last time out but the return to six furlongs looks sure to suit.

Tristan Davidson's eight-year-old mare returns to her absolute favorite venue for tomorrow night's six-furlong sprint. Iris Dancer is an established Hamilton specialist, having racked up multiple victories over this exact course and distance throughout her career. Running off an attractive mark of 66 1lb above her last win here -she remains exceptionally well-handicapped on her peak form. Regular rider Andrew Mullen knows how to get the absolute best out of her around Hamilton's undulating turns, and her proven ability to handle any give in the ground gives her a towering tactical advantage in the closing stages. Back on home turf at a venue that plays directly to her strengths, she represents a high-value selection to land another victory.

PARISIAC wasn't far away when finishing second behind the re-opposing Trilby and Novamay the last twice and is on the same mark for this re-match. The other two are higher in the weights so his price here looks a bit tasty. Jockey has won on board before, the stable are in good shape and his front-running style is also favourable over this trip.