Tony Hamilton's final surge to bag 100 winners for the year could look much more promising by end of play this evening as the Malton jockey has three useful mounts at Southwell today.

Six short of his maiden century, Hamilton has enjoyed a tremendous year, highlighted by wins in the Lincoln Handicap on Gabrial and the Ayr Gold Cup and Great St Wilfrid Handicaps on Don't Touch, trained by Richard Fahey, who supplies him with a trio of potential winners this afternoon.

Nap selection Hidden Treasures has plenty of appeal for the Musley Bank team in the 32Red.com Maiden Fillies' Stakes.

The daughter of Zoffany finished a good second at Chelmsford last time over seven furlongs. This step up to one mile should not inconvenience her and she is selected to go one better.

Inaam has proved frustrating to follow so far, but the Fahey juvenile is worth another chance in the 32Red Casino Nursery Handicap.

The step back up to seven furlongs may suit Inaam, who was doing all his best work in the closing stages of his latest race at Kempton over six furlongs, when he finished fifth. He has useful claims.

Lydiate, who can bring up the Fahey-Hamilton treble, scrambled home under Hamilton at Wolverhampton three weeks ago and the David Armstrong-owned filly gets the chance to follow-up in the 32Red Casino Nursery Handicap.

The two-year-old did well to win last time, clawing back the leaders in the closing stages to get on top near the finish. This slower surface may suit her even better. An opening handicap mark of 72 looks fair, if not generous.

Frosty Berry bids to complete a four-timer in the 32RedSport.com Handicap.

A revelation since joining trainer Ed de Giles, the six-year-old has rattled-up a hat-trick of wins, all gained in the hands of North Yorkshire jockey Shane Gray, who is in the saddle again this afternoon.

The last two of Frosty Berry's wins have been gained on this course. She clearly handles the fibresand well. Although she remains unproven over two miles, she is a strong galloper who gives every indication that she possesses the stamina for this longer trip.

Also worth noting are the consistent Excelling Oscar (12.00) and Boomerang Bob (2.45), who comes out well at the weights in the claimer.

Over the jumps at Ascot, the £30,000 Sky Bet Supreme Trial Hurdle is one of the feature races on the card.

My preference in this Grade 2 contest is for Yanworth, who looks likely to start at cramped odds after completing two straight wins this season.

Successful at Exeter and Warwick, Alan King's gelding looks an exciting prospect. He will be a tough nut to crack.

In the £32,000 Mitie Novices' Chase, which also carries Grade 2 status, the vote goes to Thomas Brown to have the edge over Le Mercurey.

Trained by Harry Fry, Thomas Brown made a smashing start to his chasing career on this course four weeks ago when beating Bon Chic nine lengths into second. He looks the type to take high rank this season.

North Yorkshire trainer Peter Niven sends Blades Lad to Ascot to contest the Happy Retirement Champion Court Novices' Limited Handicap Chase.

The six-year-old opened his chasing account at Musselburgh last month with a workmanlike success. He has been raised 6lb by the handicapper but still looks on a competitive mark.

Warren Greatrex is fancied to complete a first-and-last race double with Fly Du Charmil (12-50), a debut bumper winner at Newbury, and the highly-regarded Burlington Bert (3.40), winner of his only race to date.

SELECTIONS

Ascot 12.50 Fly Du Charmil 1.20 Blades Lad 1.55 Yanworth 2.30 Thomas Brown 3.05 Duke Des Champs 3.40 Burlington Bert

Southwell 12.00 Excelling Oscar 12.30 Sleet 1.00 Hidden Treasures (NAP) 1.35 Inaam 2.10 Lydiate 2.45 Boomerang Bob 3.20 Frosty Berry