Hamilton off, but still 4 evening meetings

This evening´s fixture at Hamilton has had to be abandoned, as the track is waterlogged in places. There is however still racing this evening at Bath and Newcastle in England and Down Royal and Wexford in Ireland. At Newcastle, the maiden race at 19.50 should lie between Awesome Surprise (Jeremy Noseda/ Paul Hanagan) and El Ameen (Mark Johnston/ Royston Ffrench) while at Bath, Eddie Ahern looks the jockey to follow; he has several good mounts, the best of which should be Brian Meehan´s 2yo filly Vanishing Grey at 18.40 and John Dunlop´s Persian Memories in the 3yo handicap an hour later.

In Ireland, there is a mixed meting at Down Royal while it´s all jumps racing at Wxford. Most interesting runner at the latter track from the German point of view is Maremotto (Tom Hogan/ Jo Cullen), who runs in the maiden hurdle at 18.35. He has obviously had his problems since running up a four-timer in Germany two years ago, but if he has any ability left, he must have a chance in this company. Ruby Walsh is riding this afternoon in Wales, but if he gets back in time, he can win the beginners chase here at 20.35 on Willie Mullins´ Themoonandsixpence. At Down Royal, Jim Bolger and Danny Mullins can team up to land a double with Sioduil in the 5 furlongs handicap at 19.15 and Lan Sasta in the 2yo maiden at 20.15.