August 14 / 15.25 Salisbury

15.25

Good To Firm

Sorvio Insurance Brokers Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4860
  • 0m 6f 213y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Sorvio Insurance Brokers Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 34 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of half-sister to a four-time handicap winner for his connections; 28-1 and promising third of nine on debut (C&D, good to firm) in June; raced freely when a disappointing favourite at Leicester (7f, good) 12 days ago; still early days and the return to this venue should help.
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12th

16

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Slipper Time

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Off the mark at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) last summer and ran well on handicap debut at Newbury (7f, good) next time; disappointing when upped to 1m at Kempton but he's certainly bred to stay; still lightly raced.

20/1

12th

10

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Slipper Time

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Narrowly off the mark in a Salisbury novice (7f, good to firm) in August and beaten less than a length into third of ten on handicap debut at Newbury (7f, good) a fortnight later; the longer trip should suit and not discounted on AW debut.

6/1

3rd

7

(7)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newbury

Slipper Time

9st 5lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

28-1 and promising third of nine on debut in June; raced freely when a disappointing favourite at Leicester (good) next time but he bounced back on his return to Salisbury when narrowly landing a novice (also 7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; respected on handicap debut.

13/2

2nd
1 (5)
Aspull

5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 13 CD BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
13-2 when making a successful debut in a C&D novice (good to firm; hooded) last month; turned over at odds-on but it was still a creditable effort when third of 12 at Leicester (7f, good) a fortnight ago; respected under the penalty again.
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10th

2

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Salisbury

Aspull

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Clive Cox

Made a winning debut at this track (7f, good to firm) last July and wasn't beaten far subsequently in a couple of similar races, and on his handicap/AW debut; has been gelded since and still unexposed and may have more to offer.

11/2

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 72

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
4yo who was beaten serious margins in two bumpers but there were signs all hope was not lost when seventh of 12 on his Flat debut (150-1) in May and he duly stepped forward when second of six back at Windsor (1m, good) after a three-month break; that was just ten days ago and he drops down in trip for this third qualifying run.
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1st

2

(3)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:52 Leicester

Tenbob Tommy

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Sheena West

First crack at sprinting when winning a Polytrack maiden three months ago (effort well advertised since); stiffer 6f should suit on his return to turf (stays 1m) but it's doubtful he's suddenly improved and he's back to handicap company on a career-high mark.

4/1

1

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:30 Brighton

Tenbob Tommy

9st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Sheena West

Low-mileage maiden who has a few pieces of placed form; good second over C&D (good to firm) most recently, suggesting there may well be a race of this nature in him.

9/2

6

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:55 Brighton

Tenbob Tommy

9st 7lb

J: George Bass

T: Sheena West

Placed in two novices; early days in handicaps and was too free on soft ground when favourite here two weeks ago; could be given another chance.

14/1

Form: 32

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
4yo who made belated debut at Ffos Las (good) in July when a respectable third of 13 at 33-1, albeit beaten nearly 9l; did quite well to cling on to the winner for as long as he did when second at Newmarket (also 1m, good to firm) nine days later; raced freely both times so this drop down in trip likely no bad thing; player.
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1st

3

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Asian Journey

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Sam England

String of defeats at short prices this spring, remains a maiden and hasn't always looked the easiest; the return to Tapeta and step back up from 7f will help, though, and he holds claims under Tom Marquand.

4/1

5th

10

(11)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Asian Journey

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Sam England

15-race maiden who didn't look an easy ride when 2l fourth of nine over C&D (good) last month and needs to prove he can get the job done; however, he often runs well and might not be far away.

7/1

4th

6

(8)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Asian Journey

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Still seeking a first win after 14 attempts but he has been threatening to put that right on AW this year and he ran a solid race back on turf at Doncaster 24 days ago; a strongly run 7f should suit and he has a small race in him off this mark.

9/2

14/1

Form: 7

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; Ardad half-brother to 1m winner Just Amber (RPR 83); dam Listed-placed 5f/6f winner (102) from speedy family; 28-1 and always behind on his debut at Newbury (6f, good to firm) nine days ago; up in trip and in good hands but yard has brighter prospects with Aspull.
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5th

4

(7)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Simbas Gift

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Lightly raced maiden who reared as the stalls opened on turf last time and did well to get as close; that came off the back of a solid stable debut over C&D and he's shortlisted under Billy Loughnane (1-9 for the yard).

6/1

3rd

1

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Bath

Simbas Gift

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Six race maiden; well held in two handicaps for his previous stable but he posted a solid effort at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) on his first start for this yard 23 days ago; may come on from that first start for 168 days.

9/2

4th

6

(5)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

13:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Simbas Gift

9st 6lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Signs of ability in novice/maiden company but failed to make immediate progress for the switch to handicapping, admittedly with an excuse - suffered interference on the home bend - over C&D last October; easing mark, but best watched off a 168-day absence.

8/1

6th
8 (6)
Merapi

2/1

Form: 43

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Smart pedigree and it was an encouraging start when just over 2l fourth of 11 in a Ffos Las maiden (7.5f, good to soft; 25-1) last month; again showed ability when third of five at Haydock (1m, good) next time; firmly in the equation.
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6th

1

(8)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Merapi

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

0-14 but she finished runner-up twice here (1m/1m1f) last month and had another close call at Wolverhampton two weeks ago; on same mark as for her last two runs and she should make another bold bid; cheekpieces added.

9/4

2nd

2

(3)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Merapi

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Regressive maiden who's found her level for this yard, twice finishing second on turf last month, including over this sort of trip for the first time latest; needs to improve on previous AW work if she's to make it 14th time lucky.

4/1

2nd

2

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 21y

Class 6

14:05 Yarmouth

Merapi

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Keady

0-9 last year for Ed Walker; new yard this year and her half-length second of 14 here (good) last time was her closest finish, over 1m but she ran on well from rear; 1m1f, at the least, will be within range on that evidence.

5/2

Form: 9-

Last run: 302 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
36,000euros yearling; Study Of Man half-sister to three winners; 14-1 but too green to do herself justice when down the field on debut at Kempton (7f, AW) in October; off since and market may help on this return.
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7

(6)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Study Of Motion

9st 0lb

J: George Downing

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Well held in 7f novices at Kempton (Polytrack) and Salisbury (good to firm) ten months apart; bred to be better than that, but she may come into her own in handicaps after this.

20/1

7th

9

(3)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

15:25 Salisbury

Study Of Motion

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

36,000euros yearling; Study Of Man half-sister to three winners; 14-1 but too green to do herself justice when down the field on debut at Kempton (7f, AW) in October; off since and market may help on this return.

16/1

50/1

Form: 40

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wore blinkers and showed some ability at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) on sole start for Ollie Sangster in April; sold for 2,500gns subsequently and was nearly 50l adrift at Newbury (7f, good; 150-1) on his stable debut in May; vet had plenty to report afterwards and this gelding is best watched for now.
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7th

5

(8)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:23 Chepstow

Road House

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Faye Bramley

Blinkered when fourth on debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) when trained by Ollie Sangster; beaten 47l and 14l since in two starts on turf since joining this yard; drops to 6f for his handicap debut; best watched.

33/1

8th

4

(8)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

15:25 Salisbury

Road House

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Faye Bramley

Wore blinkers and showed some ability at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) on sole start for Ollie Sangster in April; sold for 2,500gns subsequently and was nearly 50l adrift at Newbury (7f, good; 150-1) on his stable debut in May; vet had plenty to report afterwards and this gelding is best watched for now.

50/1

6

(11)

16th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:33 Newbury

Road House

9st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Faye Bramley

Wore blinkers and recorded only a modest RPR, nonetheless showing some ability, at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in sole start for Ollie Sangster; sold for 2,500gns since; others preferred.

40/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Due Diligence; sixth foal; half-sister to 5f AW winner Displaying Amber (RPR 52); dam unraced half-sister to winners Magical Max (6f/7f) and Koharu (6f), out of unraced half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 2 winner Hellvelyn; yard only has the very occasional winner in this type of race and she'd be a surprise winner on debut
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14

(4)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Maybella

9st 0lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Jimmy Fox

Beaten 17l or more in her three qualifying runs and last two were at this track (6f/7f); now goes handicapping at this new trip but she needs a transformation.

25/1

8th

7

(7)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Maybella

8st 13lb

J: William Carver

T: Jimmy Fox

Poor claims on her 7f efforts.

100/1

11

(3)

27th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:37 Kempton (AW)

Maybella

8st 13lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Jimmy Fox

Trailed home last of nine at Salisbury (7f) for an inauspicious debut.

100/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £34.40
Straight Forecast £30.23
Trifecta £292.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Merapi

POSTDATA:

Aspull

SPOTLIGHT:

Asian Journey

LAMBOURN:

Aspull

The Guardian:

Aspull

The Sun:

Aspull

D Express:

Asian Journey

Daily Record:

Asian Journey

The Times:

Merapi

Telegraph:

Merapi

Daily Mail:

Merapi

Daily Mirror:

Merapi

The Star:

Merapi