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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10th

8

(11)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

First Encounter

9st 5lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: John Gallagher

Hit form, winning classified contests at Wolverhampton (8.5f) and Lingfield (1m) earlier this year; not far off those levels when last seen at Wolverhampton (sixth) two months ago; possible player on first visit to Newcastle with the promising Conor Whiteley booked.

13/2

6th

7

(2)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Encounter

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

His options have improved since eligible for classified events and he's 2-3 at that level of late, over C&D and 1m at Lingfield; needs more back in a handicap.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

First Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Successful in this grade at Wolverhampton last month (8.6f) and backed it up with a solid C&D second two weeks ago; no obvious reason why he wouldn't be in the thick of the action once again.

2/1

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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7th

2

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

14:00 Bath

Qaaeadd

9st 2lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Mark Usher

Inconsistent maiden but posted one of his better efforts last time (9.5f, AW; second start for new yard) while shaping as if this new trip is worth exploring.

5/1

5th

3

(11)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Qaaeadd

9st 8lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Mark Usher

0-7 for three different stables, ending up well held held on his debut for this one at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack; first-time tongue-tie) last Friday after a seven-month absence; best watched for now; stable also runs Arlecchino's Rex.

20/1

7th

12

(3)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Lingfield (AW)

Qaaeadd

9st 1lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Mark Usher

Runner-up in 7f Leicester handicap in cheekpieces for Paul Attwater last July; only fifth at Salisbury later that month and changed hands for 1,000gns in the autumn ahead of this first outing for a new yard after 216 days off; cheekpieces removed, first-time tongue-tie on.

14/1

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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4th

8

(4)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

King Of The Dance

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Slightly disappointing when well-held fourth on this month's turf return at Bath (1m), but was in good form on AW beforehand (7f-8.6f) and is well suited by this C&D; no surprise if he features.

7/1

4th

7

(5)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

King Of The Dance

10st 9lb

J: Miss Jessica Llewellyn

T: Bernard Llewellyn

On a fair mark and the trip, track and ground should all be fine; arrives on the back of some fair AW runs; each-way claims again.

9/2

3rd

10

(7)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of The Dance

10st 10lb

J: Miss Jessica Llewellyn

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Has run with credit since winning at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) last July but is a victim of his own consistency and probably needs to drop a couple of pounds before finding another opening.

14/1

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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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

2nd

4

(8)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Valadero

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Brian Toomey

Still a maiden after 25 starts but has twice finished second over 6f in recent weeks and wil be suited by today's return to 7f on Tapeta; sports refitted cheekpieces; probably won't be far away.

6/1

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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1st

2

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Chepstow

Oasis Sunrise

9st 12lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

In-form filly who has been placed twice (1m2f/1m) since last month's comfortable win at Bath (1m, firm); lost out only by a short head when back at Bath a week ago and is 1lb ahead of the handicapper for this first attempt at 1m4f; has big role to play if stamina holds out.

5/2

2nd

4

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Oasis Sunrise

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

Just two wins from 30 starts but her last success was by 4l over C&D (firm) last month and she backed that up with a close third at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm); on same mark as last time and she should be in the thick of things again.

6/1

3rd

1

(9)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Leicester

Oasis Sunrise

10st 3lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Grace Harris

Ended a losing run in emphatic style at Bath (1m) ten days ago; hiked up 9lb but not taken lightly on her first go over 1m2f.

5/2

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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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

3rd

9

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

14:30 Chepstow

Both Of Us

10st 8lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Kerry Lee

3-13 on the Flat for George Boughey, the latest win gained in October (2m, AW; RPR 78), but struggled (albeit on soft ground) when making stable/hurdle debut against own age group last month.

33/1

4th

2

9th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

14:20 Stratford

Both Of Us

11st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Kerry Lee

His autumn progress on the Flat for George Boughey came at an ordinary level but he won three times (1m4f/2m) and there's every chance he'll make a hurdler; not ruled out on first run since changing hands for 20,000gns.

8/1

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