King's Scholar at Hamilton 16:45 tips, betting and prediction

King’s Scholar looks like the one to beat in the 'Race 3 Sky Bet, For The Fans Handicap' at Hamilton today at 16:45. This 4-year-old gelding trained by E Walker and ridden by C Lee has a solid recent track record with wins covering both course and distance. Recent form shows a promising string of results, hitting the winner's circle in both the last 30 and 180 days, perhaps suggesting that today's going, listed as 'Good-good to soft in places', might just play to his strengths again. With a live price at 4.5, he's offering decent value rather than being a short shot. Sam Hawkens, also 4, under the guidance of W J Haggas and piloted by Harry Burns, pitches up with the shortest price at 3.75 but a mixed bag when it comes to recent wins. There's plenty of potential but a bit of a gamble whether he'll rise to it today, which makes his slightly shorter odds a touch less tempting compared to King’s Scholar's consistent track record. Per Contra is a speculative choice for those fancying longer odds, priced attractively at 10. He's trained by T D Easterby and will be ridden by D Allan. This gelding might not have the most robust set of recent wins but often, a flutter on a less consistent horse can really turn up trumps if the race conditions fall just right. Per Contra’s track history shows occasional sparks of brilliance which could well translate into a surprising performance today. To wrap up, King’s Scholar is the standout prediction for today's Hamilton 16:45 race, making him a smart pick for those looking to bet on a solid favourite with a recent pedigree of performance. Remember to bet within your means and enjoy the thrill of the race! Good luck, and may the odds be ever in your favour!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:18 am on 15th June 2025

P	Horse	H	T	J	J/T	RL
6^th	5. King's Scholar	14⁰	19⁰	12²	16⁷	17⁶
1^st	3. Sam Hawkens	9¹	17⁹	11³	13⁴	14⁰
3^rd	6. Per Contra	8⁹	10⁷	12⁶	12⁴	12⁴
4^th	4. Minstrel Knight	9¹	13⁸	10⁹	12³	12⁴
5^th	11. Destinado	8³	15⁴	9³	11⁴	12³
7^th	8. Letsbefrank	8⁶	13¹	7⁰	9¹	12¹
10^th	1. Steel Tiger	9⁰	13⁵	11²	11²	12⁰
11^th	10. Tafsir	10¹	13¹	7⁵	8⁵	11⁷
8^th	12. Alnayef	8²	13¹	11¹	11²	11⁵
2^nd	7. Savrola	8⁴	10²	17¹	12³	11¹
9^th	9. Forza Orta	8²	9⁶	11³	9⁹	11⁰
NR	2. La Pulga	8⁶	10¹	14⁰	10²	10⁶

Hamilton 16:45

Race 3 Sky Bet, For The Fans Handicap (1m 5f 16y)

15th Jun 25