August 14 / 14.20 Salisbury

14.20

Good To Firm

Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Apprentice Handicap (Whips Carried, But Not Used) (Racing Excellence)

  • Prize money: £3925.5
  • 0m 6f 213y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Apprentice Handicap (Whips Carried, But Not Used) (Racing Excellence)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 083286

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Placed twice here (1m) from three starts, including when third in June; couldn't get the job done at Brighton, a track he goes well at, when favourite next time and has beaten a total of one rival in two starts since; due to drop 3lb; would be a first winner for Donagh Murphy.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:50 Bath

Chourmo

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Dan Horsford

Four-time winner, most recently in November 2024 at Newmarket (1m1f, good) off a 14lb higher mark than today's; has attracted support since joining this yard and was a close third in a classified event at Wolverhampton 65 days ago; steps back into handicaps with claims.

5/1

3rd

1

(8)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chourmo

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Dan Horsford

Scored four times on turf in 2024; on the decline since and 0-13 on AW but he was well backed when a creditable fourth in a C&D classified event ten days ago when just behind Dash Power; big player if he can build on that.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 4-4670

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner (6f), including four under an apprentice, but he's 0-11 over 7f; promising fourth on reappearance in May and didn't get the breaks when an unlucky sixth (also Chepstow, 6f, good) eight days later; way off that on last two starts, though, both times under Charlie Tucker, for whom this would be a first winner; on the plus side this 8yo is nicely treated now and may have been freshened up by a break.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Vape

9st 6lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: John & Rhys Flint

Dual 6f winner (once here) last summer; also suited by 7f but we haven't seen him since a disappointing AW run in September and he probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark.

12/1

2

(5)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vape

9st 12lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: John & Rhys Flint

Dual Polytrack winner who boasts a patchy record round here; has enjoyed a good spell of late under Charlie Tucker but whether he's up to winning on Tapeta off his revised mark is the question.

6/1

6

(5)

2nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:20 Chepstow

Vape

9st 5lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: John & Rhys Flint

Thoroughly at home on this track, with three of his last four wins over C&D (good to soft and good) and the latest a fortnight ago, the day after a Windsor success; has won off higher marks than today's and his apprentice rider Charlie Tucker gets a sweet tune out of him; hat-trick is on the cards.

9/2

Form: 548-25

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Sole success came in July 2023 but made a most encouraging return to action under Ashley Lewis when beaten a neck at Chepstow (good to firm) last month; couldn't match that when fifth of nine at Yarmouth (also 7f, good to soft) since; solid chance if he can recapture that earlier form.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(9)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Spirit Of Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won two of his last three starts, picking up well to land an apprentice handicap over C&D last week; unpenalised and looks to have plenty in his favour.

4/1

6

(9)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Spirit Of Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won two of his last three starts, picking up well to land an apprentice handicap over C&D last week; unpenalised and looks to have plenty in his favour.

4/1

6

(9)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Spirit Of Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won two of his last three starts, picking up well to land an apprentice handicap over C&D last week; unpenalised and looks to have plenty in his favour.

4/1

Form: 7-0523

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden but he's run well the last twice with blinkers on, second of nine (1m, soft) in June then beaten just 1l (also Chepstow, 7f, good to firm) the following month; did too much on the lead last time and he's respected off the same mark.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(8)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Leicester

Happy Chandler

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Blake

Runner-up on reappearance at Bath (1m, good) last month then won over C&D (good to firm) before a good second at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm); arrives at the top of his game and he's a strong contender.

15/8

2nd

3

(8)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Windsor

Happy Chandler

9st 3lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Michael Blake

Off the mark at the 17th attempt when making all at Leicester 12 days ago (1m2f, good to firm); up 5lb but the latest run was his first at the trip and he may be able to build on it.

5/2

1st

12

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Leicester

Happy Chandler

8st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Blake

On reduced mark and he returned from a break with a good second behind an improver at Bath (1m, good) three weeks ago; has claims if he can back that up but he's still a maiden 16 starts and has stamina to prove at this new trip.

8/1

Form: 850-97 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Winning handicap debut on last season's return to action at Goodwood (7f, good) and ran well when second here (1m, good to firm) nine days later; some heavy defeats have followed, however, including when beaten 15l in first-time cheekpieces at Lingfield in June; risky despite a falling mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(7)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Never Dream

10st 7lb

J: Miss Alice Tregoning

T: Marcus Tregoning

He made a winning handicap debut in June 2024 (7f, good); mixed record since and his Brighton second last September was the only real bright spot in 2025; chance if returning at that level but it is not assured.

10/1

5th

8

(12)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

14:12 Brighton

Never Dream

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Marcus Tregoning

Sole win was 15 months ago but that was off 7lb higher and he returned to form with a near-miss over C&D last time; has leading claims if he can back that up but best form has been on good/good to firm and it would be a worry if the ground is testing.

13/2

2

(2)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:52 Brighton

Never Dream

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Began this season with two disappointing efforts but his fourths at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) and Goodwood (1m1f, good) last month were very respectable; drops in grade and features prominently in calculations.

7/1

Form: 462601 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
All five wins on good to firm, at 6f (including here) and 7f; capitalised on a reduced mark to get up very late in an amateur riders' handicap over C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago; that was a first win for two years but a 2lb nudge shouldn't stop him being competitive.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Amathus

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

All of his seven wins have been over shorter trips but he produced a strong finish when a 2l second over C&D (good) 18 days ago; on unchanged mark and has possibilities if he can find some extra spark.

12/1

2nd

5

(4)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Amathus

10st 10lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Seven wins, all on good to firm over 6f and 7f; record over 1m is less compelling and he was never in the hunt over C&D on last month's reappearance; minor money perhaps his best hope.

10/1

9th

1

(6)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Amathus

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Often came to hand early in the past but is getting on now and has never won first time out; carries a big weight, ideally suited by an easy 7f and today's stiff 1m doesn't appeal as optimal.

16/1

Form: 232232

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
3-71, the three wins all coming narrowly at Wolverhampton (AW) over 6f; often gets going too late, as when filling the runner-up spot for the 17th occasion, this time in a Thirsk classified (6f, good to firm), on Friday; however, he stays 7f and the nature of this hands and heels race could suit him; due to go back up 3lb and he's impossible to ignore once again.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(8)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

My Boy Jack

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Kevin Frost

All three wins at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta), though he has been placed three times from eight starts over this C&D; a losing run of 38 isn't ideal, though; blinkers return.

40/1

5th

7

(11)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Boy Jack

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

All wins have come over 6f here, though he has gone close over this trip at Southwell; fair fourth of nine here (6f) a fortnight ago, but a record of 3-82 does suggest a degree of caution.

10/1

Form: 765793

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Low-level maiden; best run did come here (125-1) when wearing first-time cheekpieces one year ago, however, and it was another fair effort at a huge price when third again at this track (also 1m, good to firm; 50-1) last time; unlikely to be anything like those odds today and not ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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 £26.40
Straight Forecast £32.91
Tricast £84.95
Trifecta £112.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Spirit Of Breeze

The Times:

My Boy Jack

RP RATINGS:

Amathus

Daily Record:

Mount Of Gold

SPOTLIGHT:

Happy Chandler

Telegraph:

Spirit Of Breeze

Daily Mail:

Spirit Of Breeze

D Express:

Spirit Of Breeze

The Guardian:

My Boy Jack

Daily Mirror:

My Boy Jack

The Sun:

My Boy Jack

The Star:

Amathus