July 26 / 20.30 Salisbury

20.30

Good To Firm

Symonds Event Catering Handicap

  • Prize money: £3925.5
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Symonds Event Catering Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.80
  • Place: £4.00

Form: -74870 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Capable at this level when on song and, although last three runs have been fairly miserable, replacing cheekpieces with blinkers could work.
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11th

11

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

First Encounter

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: John Gallagher

Both turf wins have been at 1m on good to firm; has won twice in blinkers on AW this year; although not in top form last twice, these conditions are ideal and could go well on this return to turf.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Won twice at this level earlier in the year, including C&D; finished behind Gloriola when fifth over C&D three weeks ago; should give a good account.

6/1

5th

3

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

Serial hard-puller who won a 0-50 over C&D in the winter and has held his form well; not beaten far in handicaps on last two outings and may have needed it last time after a break; one to consider.

10/1

4/1

Form: 780-62 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Only his second handicap and the first in cheekpieces when runner-up over 7f at Leicester and looks ready for 1m; same mark for this but with Jack Callan taking off 7lb.
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5th

6

(5)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

15:47 Wolverhampton (AW)

Qaaeadd

8st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Mark Usher

0-11, his best effort when second of eight at Leicester (7f, good to firm) last July; not disgraced here (9.5f) in March, but has plenty to prove over this far.

14/1

5th

7

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Qaaeadd

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Mark Usher

Ten-race maiden with the odd piece of modest form (good to firm and AW) but below that level on last two runs back on turf.

14/1

9th

11

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:09 Windsor

Qaaeadd

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Mark Usher

Nine-race maiden with the odd piece of modest form (good to firm and AW, including 9.4f) which gives him a chance.

16/1

Form: 035152 D BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Had wind surgery since last seen and that was a good run at Lingfield (classified race); only 3lb higher than when dead-heating at Brighton in April.
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8

(7)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:05 Brighton

Werenotreallyhere

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Daniel Steele

Dead-heated over 1m here last year off this mark but a rollercoaster ride for his backers in the meantime; another fair effort when 2l away on the AW three weeks ago but he's never the percentage call.

16/1

5th

6

(6)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:29 Lingfield (AW)

Werenotreallyhere

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Daniel Steele

Only 1lb higher than when dead-heating at Brighton (1m, good) in May but he's been up and down since and was last of nine at Brighton last Monday; comes with risks attached and he's not the percentage call; cheekpieces removed.

12/1

6

(6)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:52 Brighton

Werenotreallyhere

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Daniel Steele

Lost second to Headshot in closing stages of 1m2f classified race won by Celebrating Ethel here (good) last month but that was still a good effort and today's shorter trip probably suits him better; now only 1lb higher than when dead-heating over C&D in May and might be boosted by refitted cheekpieces.

13/2

Form: 414215 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Beat only three rivals at Brighton but the second was bang in form (1m, good to firm); struggled off this career-high mark at Chepstow.
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1

(1)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Salisbury

Alices Impact

9st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David Evans

Beat only three rivals at Brighton but the second was bang in form (1m, good to firm); struggled off this career-high mark at Chepstow.

6/1

5th

3

(5)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Alices Impact

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: David Evans

Accounted for a hat-trick seeker when making all at Brighton last time (1m, good to firm), and form of her C&D close second before that has been boosted by the winner and sixth since; new career-high mark.

11/4

1st

3

(3)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Alices Impact

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Running well since the visor went on (24142) and only beaten half a length at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) eight days ago; races off the same mark but this is her first visit here.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 353321 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Had only won on the AW previously but put that right when getting up close home at Chepstow (7f, good to firm); fine over this far and just 3lb higher.
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11

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

King Of The Dance

9st 3lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Infrequent winner; did score over C&D last July off a 3lb higher mark though and his latest Ffos Las second (7.3f, good) was a sound run; each-way shout.

7/1

2nd

5

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

19:09 Ffos Las

King Of The Dance

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Infrequent winner who was again turned over as favourite when never happy behind Prince Ali last time; wants a good test over this trip these days and others make greater appeal.

5/1

5th

5

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:55 Chepstow

King Of The Dance

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Generally consistent but doesn't win too often; hasn't been far away of late and regularly makes the frame; has place claims.

5/1

Form: 335-56

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Some good runs on the AW since joining this yard but below his best after a break at Leicester and now 0-22.
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3rd

3

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

13:30 Yarmouth

Valadero

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Brian Toomey

Has claims on a couple of runner-up efforts over 6f (good to firm) last summer but he's still a maiden after 31 starts and was well held in classified events in his final two runs last winter; now returns to sprinting but he needs to revive after 165 days off.

11/2

2

(9)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Valadero

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Brian Toomey

27-race maiden but he's had three seconds since August and things didn't go his way behind an improver at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last time; should get a good tow into this race and has claims if he gets the breaks.

9/1

2

(8)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Valadero

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Brian Toomey

26-race maiden but he's finished runner-up in his last three starts including over C&D (cheekpieces reapplied) on Saturday; had some traffic issues in that race and he should be in the mix again if turned out quickly.

7/2

Form: 542441 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Consistency rewarded with a breakthrough success at Bath (1m, good to firm) where she emerged from well off the pace; up 5lb but looks sure to have a part to play.
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3rd

3

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Chepstow

Oasis Sunrise

9st 7lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Showed improved form when winning over this C&D in May and followed up at Leicester (1m2f, good) next time; raised 4lb for that latest success and she was held off this mark at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) two weeks ago; may be high enough in the weights now.

5/1

4th

1

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

20:30 Doncaster

Oasis Sunrise

9st 12lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Is enjoying an excellent season and bids for a hat-trick after back-to-back handicap wins at Chepstow (1m4f) and Leicester (1m2f) recently; up 4lb but big shout with promising 5lb claimer Ashley Lewis up.

13/8

1st

3

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Oasis Sunrise

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Grace Harris

Posted her best effort when beating seven rivals at Chepstow (good to firm) on her first try over 1m4f 15 days ago, winning comfortably; unexposed over this sort of trip but she's now in a higher grade following a 6lb rise in the weights.

7/1

Form: 8670

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
40-1 when beaten 12l on handicap debut at Kempton (1m) and headgear will need to make a significant impact.
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7th

8

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Worcester

Both Of Us

11st 6lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Kerry Lee

A fair 2m Flat winner for George Boughey; in the frame on all his four runs since sent hurdling, undergoing wind surgery before a solid fourth of eight on his handicap debut over C&D two weeks ago; considered.

16/1

4th

5

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:47 Worcester

Both Of Us

11st 5lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Kerry Lee

Progressive triple winner (1m4f-2m) on the Flat for George Boughey last year; mixed results in three hurdle runs for new yard this spring but he's was only beaten around 6l when third in a Chepstow maiden (2m, good) last time; had wind surgery since and he needs a close look now switched to handicapping after a short break.

7/2

3rd

11

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

17:30 Chepstow

Both Of Us

10st 10lb

J: David Bass

T: Kerry Lee

Progressive on the Flat last year; tailed off on hurdle debut at Stratford last month before 32l third over this C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago, behind two useful sorts; this race should take a lot less winning.

13/2

Form: 024113 D BF

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
7f handicap winner before following up in a classified race; another good run when third in a Leicester handicap three days ago (same mark) and she's keeping herself busy.
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9

(8)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Salisbury

Lambournghini

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: David Evans

7f handicap winner before following up in a classified race; another good run when third in a Leicester handicap three days ago (same mark) and she's keeping herself busy.

4/1

3rd

4

(4)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

17:30 Leicester

Lambournghini

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: David Evans

Got off the mark in a handicap at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) and followed up in a classified event at Brighton (1m, good to firm) 15 days ago (both under Joe Leavy); back into a handicap; unproven on ground slower than good.

5/2

7

(7)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

20:12 Brighton

Lambournghini

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: David Evans

Bumped into one at Ripon before again over-racing at Yarmouth; the return to 7f proved ideal when winning at Chepstow last time and she's more than capable of following up if she can keep a lid on it early.

5/2

Form: 676579

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Low-level maiden who is 7lb wrong at the weights and can be readily opposed.
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14

(2)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Mount Of Gold

9st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Exposed 18-race maiden; usually runs at 7f or 1m and was below par on her only run at 1m2f.

50/1

8th

10

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Mount Of Gold

8st 6lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Longstanding maiden who's been tried over various trips and in two forms of headgear; one of her better efforts last time but she was probably flattered from the front round Lingfield.

25/1

10

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:13 Lingfield (AW)

Mount Of Gold

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

16-race maiden; placed at Salisbury (1m; 50-1) on penultimate start but not in the same league as the convincing winner; returns to AW for first time since last October; poorly drawn so safer to focus elsewhere.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £103.90
Straight Forecast £89.29
Tricast £3878.44
Trifecta £3596.10

Selections

Daily Mail:

Lambournghini

SPOTLIGHT:

Qaaeadd

D Express:

Oasis Sunrise

POSTDATA:

Alice's Impact

Telegraph:

King Of The Dance

Daily Mirror:

Lambournghini

The Star:

Lambournghini

RP RATINGS:

Qaaeadd

The Times:

Qaaeadd

The Sun:

Oasis Sunrise

Daily Record:

Oasis Sunrise

The Guardian:

Alice's Impact