August 19 / 16.52 Salisbury

16.52

Good To Firm

AJN Steelstock ‘Real Steel’ Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £4055.07
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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AJN Steelstock ‘Real Steel’ Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 637631 CD

Last run: 110 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Six wins for Brodie Hampson, including in this race last year (good) when returning from a break; fruitless spell over further subsequently but took advantage of a favourable mark over 7f here in May and is well treated off 4lb lower than last year; has every chance.
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9th

16

(4)

12th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Luna Magic

10st 4lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Proven winner but not in the best of form when last seen in the summer; a break needs to have had a reviving effect.

25/1

9th

16

(4)

12th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Luna Magic

10st 4lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Proven winner but not in the best of form when last seen in the summer; a break needs to have had a reviving effect.

25/1

8th

7

(1)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Luna Magic

10st 8lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

took keen hold, led early, headed and prominent soon after start, bit short of room and lost ground quickly 4f out, soon struggling

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 157321 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Brighton regular who tackled this very different track with relish when winning here last week (1m, good to firm; has won on good to soft); runs off new 4lb higher mark with a penalty on top but is at the top of her game.
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7th

2

(5)

15th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Sly Madam

9st 13lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Sheena West

Recorded a clearcut success on soft going at Windsor (1m) in the spring; respectable third on similar surface at this course (1m1f) most recently; has slipped back to an attractive mark and enters calculations.

10/1

3rd

8

(6)

27th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Sly Madam

9st 4lb

J: George Bass

T: Sheena West

Similar type to Junkanoo, having recorded a clearcut success on soft going at Windsor (1m) in the spring; not disgraced over 1m1f three starts back; on a workable mark and looks one to consider.

9/1

4th

1

(9)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Sandown

Sly Madam

10st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Sheena West

in touch with leaders

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £8.10

Form: 261275 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Most wins, at 1m and 7f, have come at Windsor and Chepstow but well below best on last two starts at the latter track, even allowing for racing alone for much of the race in July; has another headgear switch; risky.
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0

2

(7)

29th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Salisbury

Sir Plato

10st 11lb

J: Miss Jessica Llewellyn

T: Bernard Llewellyn

unseated soon after start

33/1

11th

9

(8)

7th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Sandown

Sir Plato

10st 0lb

J: Miss Jessica Llewellyn

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Prolific winner for Rod Millman but he has been out of sorts in three runs for current connections, including well behind reopposing rivals the last twice; mark tumbling but with good reason.

66/1

5th

4

(5)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Chepstow

Sir Plato

10st 5lb

J: Miss Jessica Llewellyn

T: Bernard Llewellyn

in rear, headway over 8f out, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and weakening when hung left over 1f out

33/1

Form: 249058 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Both wins and best form have come on the AW and has mostly finished well adrift on turf since last summer, including in a similar race at Newbury in July; now 0-13 on grass and makes limited appeal.
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8th

6

(1)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Bath

Always Fearless

9st 2lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Readily saw off eight rivals at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month but he's been disappointing in both subsequent runs; has something to prove again and he has form figures of 5097 at Bath.

14/1

7th

6

(6)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Always Fearless

9st 7lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Readily saw off eight rivals over C&D last month; reportedly never travelled when disappointing at Lingfield since; capable of bouncing back in this field.

10/1

7/1

Form: -64335

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Sole win has come on the AW but has run two good races on turf for Lewis Saunders and lost out only late over C&D in July (firm); has another good run in him but this will take more winning.
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8th

11

(5)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hot Day

10st 5lb

J: Mr Lewis Saunders

T: J S Moore

Went close over C&D in January but he's not hit the same level since and was always out the back at Windsor last month; record now stands at 1-32 and others are more convincing.

25/1

8th

4

(3)

13th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

17:35 Windsor

Hot Day

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: J S Moore

Not beaten that far on his last three outings and the latest was after 133 days off; last seen on turf last July and he's very well handicapped on that form, but his strike-rate of 1-31 tempers enthusiasm.

10/1

Form: 412103

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Had some quick runs in the spring and progressive at 1m2f, winning twice on good to firm; has taken a wrong turn in two runs since, however, and returns from a break in a tongue-tie; needs revival.
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10

(2)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Aryaah

8st 12lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Mark Hoad

Fifth in other division to Largo Bay at Kempton last time but was seemingly helped by being held up in a well-run race and overall profile suggests he may not build on that.

25/1

5th

11

(12)

20th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Aryaah

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mark Hoad

Both wins at 1m2f on turf; poor efforts for new stable the last twice; enough to prove back up in trip.

33/1

Form: -60572 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Five AW wins; no success as yet on turf but has shown enough to think he can find something on grass and had been in front a long time when reeled in late over C&D 22 days ago; entitled to be involved.
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10th

1

(10)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gavi Di Gavi

9st 12lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Alan King

in rear

20/1

13th

12

(8)

17th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Newbury

Gavi Di Gavi

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Alan King

Seven-time AW winner but he's finished a well-held seventh at Kempton in last two starts; on much lower mark back on turf and he's just 1-11 in this sphere; that win was a narrow success off 4lb lower; others preferred.

12/1

20/1

Form: 6-0074

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Sole win for previous yard came over 1m2f (good to soft); has dropped down the weights this year but the return to his winning trip didn't yield much last month and has something to prove in his first 1m handicap.
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12

(3)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

15:03 Chepstow

Rival

8st 11lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: John & Rhys Flint

Infrequent winner who's found his level again in lesser handicaps of late having missed almost a year; gave his running once more behind Ajrad over C&D 11 days ago and is 7lb better off but the winner had a good bit in hand that day.

12/1

2

(10)

14th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:10 Chepstow

Rival

9st 7lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: John & Rhys Flint

Without a win since September 2022 but comes here after two good efforts at Windsor (1m, good to firm/soft) this summer and holds each-way claims.

7/1

14

(3)

21st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:40 Windsor

Rival

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: John & Rhys Flint

11 months off before this season and returned to some form when second of 13 over C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago; capable of better last term, including on soft, so he's back in place contention, but no win since 2022.

9/1

20/1

Form: 7-3317

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Often leads, as when winning at Leicester in July (good to soft; has won on good to firm), but has done his winning at 1m4f/1m2f and is having his first run in a 1m handicap; up against it.
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2nd

7

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

15:30 Market Rasen

Mr Zee

10st 7lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Michael Blake

Just 2-18 over hurdles but looked back in prime form at Wincanton (1m7f, soft) last month, winning 13-runner handicap by 3l, and a subsequent 5lb rise is not excessive.

9/4

1st

11

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

13:52 Wincanton

Mr Zee

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Michael Blake

Not at his best on his two hurdling starts towards end of last year but now 1lb lower than when winning at Ludlow (2m, good) last spring and won't mind what the weather does.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 631313 D BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Progressive at 1m, leading close home at Bath in May (good to soft) and still ahead of her mark there in July (firm); hit the wall on soft ground at Ffos Las since but remains of interest back on more suitable ground.
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7th

3

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hurricane Helen

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual 1m course winner added her eighth rules win when bagging a 1m2f Navan handicap in April; recent handicap runs here at big prices leave a bit to be desired; cheekpieces.

40/1

11th

2

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

Hurricane Helen

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Plenty of AW form and won a 1m2f Navan handicap in April on penultimate Flat run; quiet over hurdles the last twice but wouldn't read much into that.

12/1

Form: 00-46

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Signs of some ability in the third of his qualifying runs but he went handicapping off a highish mark at Newmarket in July (1m, good to firm) and faded; needs improvement or a weights drop.
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5th

2

8th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:15 Uttoxeter

Hopeforthebest

11st 12lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

Won a low-grade AW handicap in April and minor honours over C&D for new yard in his two starts switched to hurdling recently; needs to find extra and the tongue-tie he wore on last six Flat starts is restored; he also wore cheekpieces in those Flat runs but that remains absent.

16/1

4th

9

19th Sep 2023

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:35 Uttoxeter

Hopeforthebest

10st 12lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

Won a low-grade AW handicap in April and was very respectable third over C&D (good) on stable/hurdle debut three weeks ago but will need to build upon that performance today and the forecast rain is a worry.

10/1

3rd

7

30th Aug 2023

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:40 Uttoxeter

Hopeforthebest

10st 11lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

prominent, hit 6th, not fluent 3 out, soon outpaced

33/1

Non-runners

Hopeforthebest

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.00
Straight Forecast £16.22
Tricast £349.07
Trifecta £390.00

Selections

The Times:

Gavi Di Gavi

Telegraph:

Sly Madam

SPOTLIGHT:

Hurricane Helen

RP Ratings:

Luna Magic

NEWMARKET:

Aryaah

Daily Express:

Rival

Daily Mail:

Sly Madam

Daily Mirror:

Sly Madam

POSTDATA:

Hurricane Helen

The Guardian:

Gavi Di Gavi

The Sun:

Gavi Di Gavi

The Star:

Gavi Di Gavi

Daily Record:

Gavi Di Gavi

LAMBOURN:

Luna Magic