May 23 / 20.15 Salisbury

20.15

Good

Symonds Event Catering ‘Confined’ Handicap (For Horses Which Have Won No More Than One Race)

  • Prize money: £4579.74
  • 1m 1f 201y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Symonds Event Catering ‘Confined’ Handicap (For Horses Which Have Won No More Than One Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 307-92

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
7f maiden win at Epsom last summer (only four ran); well beaten on her reappearance but she fared better when second of six back at Epsom last month (8.5f, good); stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust and less-exposed rivals may have her measure.
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4th

5

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

14:20 Beverley

Mayaada

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ollie Sangster

Won Epsom maiden in nine-race juvenile campaign and she was back on the scoresheet when taking Salisbury handicap (1m2f, good) in May; hasn't matched that since and has stamina to prove on this second crack at 1m4f.

7/1

4th

4

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

18:40 Salisbury

Mayaada

9st 1lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ollie Sangster

Second off this mark to a useful prospect last time and that was better, having run Flat at Chester and then over-raced and not seen out 1m4f at York; had plenty of racing this last year and this, however, and remains vulnerable to improvers.

6/1

2nd

5

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:25 Lingfield

Mayaada

9st 1lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ollie Sangster

Said to have run flat at Chester before over-racing and not seeing out 1m4f last time; it's likely this mark is within range but she had plenty of racing last year and has again this term, and she's vulnerable to improvers now.

4/1

16/1

  • Place: £7.30

Form: 45-05

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Failed to improve for the switch to handicaps when fifth of eight, beaten 12l, in a 1m2f event at Newmarket last week; down in class with blinkers fitted but he needs a big personal best.
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13th

6

(1)

10th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Kempton (AW)

Battosai

9st 7lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Jack Morland

Left Brian Meehan for 14,000gns; now a nine-race maiden after finishing last of five on yard debut at Leicester (1m).

14/1

5th

5

(2)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

20:40 Leicester

Battosai

9st 4lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Jack Morland

Best effort for Brian Meehan came over 1m2f (managed second) and was last seen stretching out to 1m4f; changed hands for 14,000gns this month; this won't take much winning and a positive market move would look significant; goes without headgear.

7/2

3rd

4

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:37 Chepstow

Battosai

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Brian Meehan

Showed improved form in first-time blinkers when a good second at Salisbury (1m2f, good) in May and he's posted two respectable efforts since, albeit he didn't look to relish this the step up to this trip at Newmarket two weeks ago; first-time cheekpieces replace blinkers.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 3104-4 BF

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
7f AW winner in September; no significant impact in two handicaps but stepping up in trip could help this well-related 3yo; inexperienced apprentice booked.
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2nd

7

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:00 Sandown

Whats The Plan

10st 3lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: James Fanshawe

AW maiden winner and has shown better form in defeat in handicaps this year, beaten at short odds but running his best RPR when second of four at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; likely to go well.

100/30

2nd

2

(3)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Lingfield

Whats The Plan

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Confirmed earlier juvenile promise when taking 7f AW maiden here (first-time hood) in September; solid effort when third of 12 upped to this trip at Salisbury in May and was unlucky not to finish closer when fourth at Ripon (also good) five weeks ago; hood removed but he still looks a key player.

7/4

4th

5

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:50 Ripon

Whats The Plan

9st 4lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: James Fanshawe

Won in newly applied headgear at Lingfield (7f AW maiden; 7-4) last September; two respectable efforts this year since a gelding operation, close third to Mayaada at Salisbury (1m2f, good) latest; Arron D'Arcy retains the mount; chance.

100/30

Form: 658-12 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Duly stepped up on his 2yo efforts when winning a Class 6 handicap in good style at Lingfield last month (1m, AW); beaten a nose at Southwell under a penalty nine days later (also 1m; winner gone in again since) and he a further 6lb higher today; stepping up to 1m2f looks sure to prompt further progress though.
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3rd

5

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:40 Redcar

Raspoutine

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Has improved since handicapping, including an easy win on his Lingfield reappearance (1m, AW) in April; has shown a tendency to edge left, though, and whether he is as effective on turf is a moot point; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

7/1

2nd

2

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Raspoutine

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Won in good style here (1m) on seasonal/handicap debut in April and made the frame on both starts since, more recently when upped to 1m2f at Salisbury 12 days ago; returns to this track with first-time blinkers fitted; may still have more improvement to come.

2/1

4th

7

(12)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

20:15 Salisbury

Raspoutine

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Duly stepped up on his 2yo efforts when winning a Class 6 handicap in good style at Lingfield last month (1m, AW); beaten a nose at Southwell under a penalty nine days later (also 1m; winner gone in again since) and he a further 6lb higher today; stepping up to 1m2f looks sure to prompt further progress though.

3/1

5th
9 (4)
Tabasko

14/1

Form: 5344-

Last run: 180 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Similar form in four runs as a 2yo, tapped for speed over 9.4f on her nursery debut at Wolverhampton when last seen in November; capable of better this year but she is returning in a useful contest.
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1st

4

(3)

4th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:18 Lingfield

Tabasko

8st 13lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

0-7 but second to one who got loose on the lead at Epsom (1m4f) and then close up in a small field at Doncaster (2m) in what developed into a sprint finish; her turn looks near.

Evs

2nd

4

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 109y

Class 5

21:00 Doncaster

Tabasko

9st 3lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Dam is related to St Leger winner Hurricane Lane and Group-class stayer Sweet William; consistent form in her first five starts but she raised her game upped to 1m4f when runner-up in an Epsom handicap (good) 17 days ago; nudged up 2lb but she kept on well and is open to more progress now switched to a staying trip; needs a close look.

9/4

2nd

10

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

18:57 Epsom

Tabasko

8st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ed Walker

Yet to win but she's got ability and it wasn't a bad effort when fifth of 12 at Salisbury (1m2f, good) on her return in May; dam is related to St Leger winner Hurricane Lane and Group-class stayer Sweet William so there's plenty of hope this new trip will suit; not discounted on that score.

12/1

Form: 2-3233

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Consistent filly; ran her best race to date when a close third at Goodwood three weeks ago (1m2f, good); this looks deeper and she will need the new tongue tie to have a positive effect.
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5th

8

(1)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

18:41 Windsor

Too Hot To Tango

8st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

Came good at 11th attempt from off the pace over C&D in June (3lb lower) and the steady pace wasn't beneficial when last of the four at Epsom; consistent in the main.

9/2

4th

4

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

19:15 Epsom

Too Hot To Tango

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

Largely consistent filly who came good at 11th attempt, with win from off the pace at Windsor (1m, good to firm; second a next-time-out winner) last month; only 3lb higher here and likely to play another major role.

15/8

1st

2

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Too Hot To Tango

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hughie Morrison

Generally consistent maiden whose efforts over further of late suggest she may show improvement for this return to 1m; possibilities off a reduced mark in third handicap attempt.

4/1

Form: 823-35

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
She has shown promise at up to 8.6f on AW; the longer trip and switch to turf aren't enough to earn her the verdict here though.
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6th

5

(6)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 5

20:00 Sandown

Melody De Vega

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Travelled well before asserting at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago, opening her account at the eighth attempt; contests a deeper race here but is only 3lb higher; ought to make her presence felt.

6/1

1st

2

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Leicester

Melody De Vega

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Fair maiden who has taken minor honours in two of her four handicaps, a rallying second of eight at Ripon (1m2f, good) on latest outing; unraced on firmer than good; firmly in the mix if she acts on it.

7/4

2nd

5

(2)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:00 Ripon

Melody De Vega

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Promising third on handicap debut at Kempton (1m, AW) last month but she's taken two backward steps since; mark is sliding but she was beaten 9l over this trip at Salisbury last time and others are more convincing.

8/1

Form: 580-

Last run: 220 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Only beat two rivals home in his three novice/maiden runs as a 2yo (all 1m); gelded since last seen; surprising if this stoutly-bred 3yo couldn't leave those efforts well behind now his stamina is being more fully tested.
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5th

4

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Celestarak

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: David Menuisier

Promoted to first by the stewards at Goodwood (1m4f) having been carried left by La Peregrina; disappointing favourite at Epsom since but may still have more to offer in handicaps.

7/1

5th

3

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 5

18:05 Epsom

Celestarak

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David Menuisier

Left inauspicious seasonal/handicap debut (1m2f) behind when very close second (subsequently awarded race) at Goodwood (1m4f, good) last month, reportedly benefiting from combination of step up in trip and first-time hood; could easily have more improvement to come.

6/4

1st

2

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 5

18:20 Goodwood

Celestarak

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David Menuisier

Failed to progress from his debut in novice/maiden company last year (all over 1m) and he never featured on his handicap debut/reappearance at Salisbury (1m2f, good; first start since being gelded) 27 days ago; better is needed now stepping up in trip with a hood applied.

14/1

Form: 17-

Last run: 222 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Saw off 11 rivals when winning a 7f fillies' maiden on her debut last August; down the field in a 1m fillies' novice back at Kempton in October; absent since and although 1m2f should suit, she is not obviously well handicapped; will find easier races than this.
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11th

10

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Miss Pretty

9st 4lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Made a winning debut on Kempton AW last August but hasn't built on that since; she needs first-time cheekpieces to make a significant impact.

25/1

3rd

3

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

20:45 Nottingham

Miss Pretty

9st 4lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

9-1 winner on Kempton debut (7f, AW) last August but she's been well held in both subsequent runs including on handicap debut at Salisbury (1m2f, good; 12-1) last month; that was after an absence but she was always in rear and others are preferred.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 63-4

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Promise at up to 1m in three maiden/novice runs on good or faster ground; cheekpieces enlisted prior to this handicap debut; new trip should suit and he is one to take seriously.
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11th

2

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

20:15 Salisbury

Fahidi

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Andrew Balding

Promise at up to 1m in three maiden/novice runs on good or faster ground; cheekpieces enlisted prior to this handicap debut; new trip should suit and he is one to take seriously.

9/2

4th

5

(9)

30th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

15:15 Yarmouth

Fahidi

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Andrew Balding

Some market support when showing fair form in a maiden at Sandown (7f, good) last July and novice at Haydock (1m, good) in September; carries head high but still enters calculations.

11/2

3rd

5

(10)

4th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:30 Haydock

Fahidi

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

By Australia out of 7f 2yo winner (RPR 95); 12-1 from 18-1 for maiden at Sandown (7f, good) six weeks ago, fading into sixth of 11 but he showed significant ability and should improve.

6/1

Form: 7-316

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 297

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

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Form: 63270

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Bnaider, Semper Femina

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £115.30
Straight Forecast £84.48
Tricast £698.71
Trifecta £1425.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Raspoutine

TOPSPEED:

Bnaider

The Times:

Fahidi

The Guardian:

Mayaada

Telegraph:

Melody De Vega

POSTDATA:

Too Hot To Tango

NEWMARKET:

What's The Plan

D Express:

Bnaider

Daily Mail:

Fahidi

RP RATINGS:

Raspoutine

Daily Mirror:

Raspoutine

The Sun:

Raspoutine

The Star:

Raspoutine

Daily Record:

Mayaada