Trainer Karl Burke’s lightly raced colt I'll Be Back is favored to remain unbeaten as he makes his handicap debut in the Wellman Cars Private Hire Almada Mile Handicap at Hamilton. The Lope De Vega colt won on his debut under testing conditions at Doncaster last November and secured another comfortable victory on a faster surface at Leicester in April. His earlier form has been bolstered by subsequent wins from several horses that finished just behind him.

Initially considered for the Group Three Jersey Stakes prior to Royal Ascot, I'll Be Back ultimately skipped that target and missed a subsequent engagement at Newmarket due to unsuitable ground conditions. Now stepping into handicap company in Scotland, the colt carries a rating of 92 and faces more experienced rivals. Burke views him as a potential Group-level contender, suggesting he will be a strong candidate to win.

In the British Stallions Studs EBF Nursery Handicap, Call Nicki, a filly by Soldier's Call, is regarded as a leading contender. After four consecutive outings without a win, including a defeat as the odds-on favorite at Carlisle, Call Nicki’s recent performances have shown promise. The winner of that Carlisle race has since triumphed again at Ayr, indicating Call Nicki’s form may have been stronger than it initially appeared. The filly has since recorded a victory over the same course and distance as her upcoming race and carries a rating of 73, which should give her a competitive edge.

At Chepstow, the six-year-old Dappled Light will aim to return to winning ways in the Trade Centre Wales Handicap. Trained by Adrian Wintle, the horse claimed a victory at Chepstow last season and has produced a consistent campaign this year, securing back-to-back wins at Bath before a close second-place finish over seven and a half furlongs at Chepstow just over two weeks ago. With the race distance returning to a mile, Dappled Light is expected to make a strong bid to add another win to his record.