July 25 / 19.15 Salisbury

19.15

Good To Firm

Brokerswood Holiday Park Handicap

  • Prize money: £4579.74
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Brokerswood Holiday Park Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £3.40

Form: -26277

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Runner-up twice this spring (5.7f/5f) but form has dipped on last two outings; needs to be perked up by switch from usual cheekpieces to first-time blinkers, and to prove himself on fast ground (only win came on heavy).
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1st

4

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Chepstow

Red Snapper

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Kathy Turner

His form had dipped but in first-time blinkers he emerged from off a strong pace to collect by a length at Salisbury (6f, good to firm); Charlie Tucker rides again off a 3lb rise; chance if the headgear continues to help.

3/1

1st

8

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Salisbury

Red Snapper

9st 1lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Kathy Turner

Runner-up twice this spring (5.7f/5f) but form has dipped on last two outings; needs to be perked up by switch from usual cheekpieces to first-time blinkers, and to prove himself on fast ground (only win came on heavy).

14/1

7th

13

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

14:43 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Snapper

8st 12lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Kathy Turner

Sole success came at Bath (5f, heavy) last October; shapes as though this return to 6f will suit but this is tough on AW debut.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 576969 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner, more recently in this race a year ago (good to firm); has questions to answer after some below-par recent efforts but is too well handicapped to rule out.
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9th

11

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Thunderous Love

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

C&D win last spring was the first of five victories in 2025 (this her first AW run since); arguably an unlucky loser the last twice on turf and she's only 1lb higher, so needs considering.

7/1

2nd

5

(2)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

20:15 Nottingham

Thunderous Love

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Won five times last season, including two over C&D, latterly off an 8lb higher mark; much her best effort of the year at Salisbury last time, off the same mark behind a subsequent winner, and is shortlisted back here for the first time in a while.

5/2

2nd

5

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Salisbury

Thunderous Love

9st 6lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Dual C&D winner, more recently in this race a year ago (good to firm); has questions to answer after some below-par recent efforts but is too well handicapped to rule out.

12/1

3rd
1 (5)
Liosa

7/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 30-461 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Came good for current stable at third attempt, with quite stylish success at Ripon (6f, good) last month; still on good mark after recent 4lb rise and this stiffer track ought to suit him; good chance.
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5th

5

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ffos Las

Liosa

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Zoe Hawkins

Came good for current stable at third attempt, with fairly comfortable success at Ripon (6f, good) in June, and recovered from awkward start to take third off today's mark at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) last month; must be considered.

4/1

3rd

1

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Salisbury

Liosa

9st 11lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Zoe Hawkins

Came good for current stable at third attempt, with quite stylish success at Ripon (6f, good) last month; still on good mark after recent 4lb rise and this stiffer track ought to suit him; good chance.

7/2

Form: 65-556

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
A maiden after nine starts but all three runs this season have been respectable, and she appeared not to use her energy efficiently when a weakening sixth at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last time; hooded for first time here; enters calculations.
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7th

7

(5)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

18:11 Windsor

May Encounter

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Consistent maiden who was no worse for the hood going on when fourth at Salisbury (6f); she would have been closer with a clearer run.

15/2

4th

9

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Salisbury

May Encounter

9st 1lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Henry Candy

A maiden after nine starts but all three runs this season have been respectable, and she appeared not to use her energy efficiently when a weakening sixth at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last time; hooded for first time here; enters calculations.

8/1

6th

9

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:56 Leicester

May Encounter

9st 4lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Henry Candy

Eight-race maiden who is still to improve on her debut effort two years ago; not beaten far in two Class 6 handicaps this year but this demands more.

16/1

Form: 368-87 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Spoiled chance by refusing to settle on seasonal/stable but this month's midfield finish at Newbury (6f, good to firm) was more encouraging; has slipped to a dangerous mark and should now be approaching concert pitch.
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2nd

1

(8)

12th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:07 Ffos Las

The Coffee Pod

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

No longer the force of old but was close third off today's career-low mark here (6f, good) eight days ago; eased in grade today and can handle the drop back to 5f; must be considered.

5/2

3rd

6

(6)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

The Coffee Pod

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Both wins came at York when trained by Richard Hannon; denied a clear run when finishing fifth of ten at Sandown (6f, good to firm) ten days ago; has dropped to a career-low mark but may be getting his act together.

6/1

5th

3

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Salisbury

The Coffee Pod

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Spoiled chance by refusing to settle on seasonal/stable but this month's midfield finish at Newbury (6f, good to firm) was more encouraging; has slipped to a dangerous mark and should now be approaching concert pitch.

12/1

Form: -45111 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Progressive mare who won twice over C&D this spring (good/soft) and led close home to complete her hat-trick at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; could still have more to offer; respected.
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3rd

6

(6)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:36 Windsor

Maid In Devon

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Rod Millman

Secured her hat-trick over 6f on soft and fast ground; only 2lb higher than for the last of those wins and it wasn't her fault when losing position quite early last time at Salisbury; needs considering.

11/2

6th

6

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Salisbury

Maid In Devon

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Rod Millman

Progressive mare who won twice over C&D this spring (good/soft) and led close home to complete her hat-trick at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; could still have more to offer; respected.

2/1

1st

8

(8)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:53 Chepstow

Maid In Devon

8st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Rod Millman

3yo filly who has shown improved form on her last two starts, winning at Salisbury (6f, good) in May before following up on soft ground over that same C&D 24 days ago; 8lb higher than for that latest success but she's progressive, and can't be dismissed in this higher grade.

3/1

Form: -36532 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Returned from break with disappointing run in May but placed twice since, more recently when close second of five over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; can go well from the front again but others appeal more.
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2nd

7

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Lahina Bay

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Six-time turf winner; placed a few times since returned to that sphere; only 1-16 on AW but gained the success over C&D (off 3lb higher); in form and has a fighting chance.

13/2

2nd

4

(8)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

18:11 Windsor

Lahina Bay

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Three-time course winner (5f/6f) who often leads, as was the case when a 4l third of five here ten days ago; that was a bit disappointing.

10/1

Form: 91-307 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Didn't find much after travelling strongly at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last month but that was his first run since February and he's on a good mark if the outing brought him on.
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8th

4

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Salisbury

The Caribbean

9st 8lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Heather Main

Didn't find much after travelling strongly at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last month but that was his first run since February and he's on a good mark if the outing brought him on.

12/1

7th

4

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

The Caribbean

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Heather Main

Won at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last December and was third there (7f) next time; absent since heavy defeat at Southwell (7f, AW) in February but he ran well last May following a break and should be fine back on turf and back down to 6f; not ruled out.

10/1

12th

6

(12)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:58 Southwell (AW)

The Caribbean

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Heather Main

Notched his first win for this trainer at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in December and again ran well there when third having been drawn wide 39 days ago; another wide draw to contend with here but he holds solid claims.

6/1

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 24-2

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Unexposed filly who made the frame in all three qualifying races, most recently when second in Chester maiden (7f, good) on seasonal/stable debut a fortnight ago; drops back in trip for handicap debut; probably still has potential.
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9th

2

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Salisbury

Secret Oath

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Clive Cox

Unexposed filly who made the frame in all three qualifying races, most recently when second in Chester maiden (7f, good) on seasonal/stable debut a fortnight ago; drops back in trip for handicap debut; probably still has potential.

5/1

2nd

6

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:35 Chester

Secret Oath

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Clive Cox

Cost 550,000euros as a yearling; promising second on Nottingham debut (5f, good) for Charlie Appleby last June but she was well held at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) later that month; been on the sidelines since then but it's still early days and she needs a close look on return for new yard.

4/1

4th

6

(7)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Newmarket (July)

Secret Oath

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Charlie Appleby

Godolphin filly who cost 550,000euros as a yearling; solid second at Nottingham (5f, good) behind a filly who ran respectably in the Queen Mary since; leading form contender upped a furlong in trip.

5/4

Form: 596-

Last run: 358 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Displayed some promise in three 2yo maiden/novice races last summer (5.7f-6f) but this seasonal/stable/handicap debut comes after a one-year absence, and she's entitled to benefit from the outing.
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5th

5

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:00 Bath

Cicis Secret

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Eyecatcher on 2yo debut last June but unable to rediscover that promise since and well beaten this summer in her first two handicaps (6f).

33/1

8th

2

(6)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:51 Chepstow

Cicis Secret

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Eye-catcher on 2yo debut but has failed to build on that effort; trailed home last of ten, having pulled hard, at Salisbury (6f) on handicap/seasonal debut; something to prove.

33/1

10th

10

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Salisbury

Cicis Secret

8st 10lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Charlie Pike

Displayed some promise in three 2yo maiden/novice races last summer (5.7f-6f) but this seasonal/stable/handicap debut comes after a one-year absence, and she's entitled to benefit from the outing.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £144.60
Straight Forecast £134.44
Tricast £759.33
Trifecta £882.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Maid In Devon

SPOTLIGHT:

Liosa

LAMBOURN:

Secret Oath

D Express:

Cici's Secret

The Sun:

Lahina Bay

POSTDATA:

Maid In Devon

WEST COUNTRY:

Maid In Devon

Telegraph:

Maid In Devon

The Star:

Maid In Devon

Daily Record:

Maid In Devon

Daily Mail:

Secret Oath

The Times:

Liosa

The Guardian:

Liosa

Daily Mirror:

Liosa