Daily Star chief racing tipster Jason Heavey has highlighted Jannas Journey as his next-best selection (nb) for Thursday's meeting at Hamilton Park, with Alnayef named as the nap of the day.
Jannas Journey Ready to Repeat Carlisle Success
Jannas Journey (4.00, nb) runs in the Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap. The Jim Goldie-trained mare enjoyed a remarkable 2025, winning seven times over distances from six furlongs to a mile. After a slow start to this season, she returned to form with a half-length victory over Inspired at Carlisle 12 days ago. Despite a 3lb rise in the weights, Heavey expects her to confirm that form.
I'll Be Back Aims to Maintain Unbeaten Record
In the feature event, the Wellman Cars Private Hire Almada Mile Handicap (3.25), I'll Be Back is fancied to extend his unbeaten record for trainer Karl Burke. The Lope De Vega colt made a winning debut at Doncaster in November, comfortably handling testing conditions as the odds-on favourite.
Call Nicki Worth Following in Opener
Call Nicki (1.50) is tipped in the British Stallions Studs EBF Nursery Handicap. The Soldier's Call filly ran creditably in defeat on her first four starts, including a beaten odds-on effort at Carlisle. However, the winner of that race, Charlie Johnston's Redline, has since won again at Ayr, suggesting Call Nicki's form is solid. She opened her account over course and distance last time and a revised mark of 73 looks fair.
Alnayef Nap Selection in Centenary Handicap
Alnayef (5.10, nap) is a worthy favourite in the Hamilton Park Centenary Year Handicap. Another Jim Goldie runner, he raced into an uncontested lead when finally breaking his maiden over course and distance three weeks ago, winning by seven lengths. Heavey expects a similar performance.
Military Leader Each-Way Value at Thirsk
At Thirsk, Military Leader (4.45, trb) is the each-way selection in the Sky Bet Summer Festival Handicap. The five-year-old completed a double when making all over course and distance in May and finished a clear second in a competitive handicap at Chester last time.
Full Thursday Tips
Hamilton: 1.40 Call Nicki, 2.15 Classy Clarets, 2.50 My Mate Roger, 3.25 I'll Be Back, 4.00 Jannas Journey (nb), 4.35 Doon The Glen, 5.10 Alnayef (nap).
Chepstow: 2.05 Quisana, 2.40 Savannah Smiles, 3.15 Amber Ocean, 3.50 Stenmark, 4.25 Tomarlo, 5.00 Be An Angel, 5.30 Aravalli.
Thirsk: 1.53 Clementines Star, 2.28 Hatamoto, 3.03 Yellow Diamonds, 3.38 Park Lane Penny, 4.10 Crown Of Dreams, 4.45 Military Leader (trb).
Epsom: 5.45 Ad Lib, 6.20 Kitaro Kich, 6.55 Booziebrunch, 7.30 Pride Of Nepal, 8.05 Atmosphere, 8.40 Madman.
Worcester: 5.52 Thickthorn Tom, 6.27 Huckleberry Sting, 7.02 Loman Lady, 7.37 Chemistry, 8.12 Hardy Buck, 8.47 Phantom Gold.
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