May 07 / 17.35 Salisbury

17.35

Good To Soft

Kingsclere Racing Club Handicap

  • Prize money: £5888.24
  • 1m 1f 201y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Kingsclere Racing Club Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

OUR TIP

Abandoned

Form: 0-317 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won comfortably at Newcastle (1m2f) on his third run but dropped out to be well beaten on his switch to handicaps at Newmarket (1m2f, good to soft); doubts about him after that effort.
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3rd

2

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Great Bedwyn

10st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Beaten on his last 14 starts but he was a good second of 17 over 1m4f here (good) at the Dante meeting in May; freshened up since a disappointing effort at Thirsk six weeks ago.

8/1

8th

2

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Great Bedwyn

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Beaten on his last 13 starts going back to last May but he's been a good second on two of his last three starts, most recently in a big field at York (1m4f, good) this month; every chance he'll again be bang there.

4/1

2nd

4

(7)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Great Bedwyn

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Won this (good to firm) on return last year by a neck off 4lb higher than today; subsequent efforts have never quite lived up to that, albeit runner-up on Kempton AW last September and this March; first 1m2f run for ages when disappointing on latest start; could bounce back with each-way claims.

15/2

Abandoned

Form: 541-0

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
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1st

6

(9)

26th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 2

17:35 Nottingham

Almarin

9st 2lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Patrick Owens

Won 1m Yarmouth novice on good to soft last September; no real evidence he's ahead of his mark this year, despite a somewhat luckless AW run behind Botas (1m) in August; however, his finishing hasn't been that strong over the trip on turf and AW since and looks up against it.

12/1

3rd

3

(10)

18th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Almarin

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Patrick Owens

Yarmouth novice winner (1m, good to soft) a year ago and has run some good race since handicapping, especially since headgear went on; finished just behind King Cabo over C&D on his penultimate start (first-time blinkers), but may have finished ahead of that rival with a clear run; could be worth chancing.

10/1

5th

2

(5)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Almarin

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Patrick Owens

Yarmouth novice winner (1m, good to soft) last autumn and twice runner-up off similar marks in handicaps this summer; possible to forgive his latest effort on AW debut (first-time blinkers), but he could probably do with some rain back on turf.

6/1

Abandoned

Form: 369-

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Twice disappointed (over 1m on good to firm and soft) after a good Newmarket debut last August and he didn't look entirely straightforward; being gelded and trying headgear could make a big difference on his handicap debut; watch the market for any positive signs (trainer also runs Alba Longa).
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9th

5

(9)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:25 Nottingham

Paisano

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ralph Beckett

prominent, lost ground quickly over 2f out, dropped to rear over 1f out, soon lost touch

20/1

8th

7

(8)

1st Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

14:32 Chester

Paisano

8st 12lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ralph Beckett

Has yet to build on his promising debut third at Newmarket last summer, taking a good hold in first-time blinkers and weakening to finish a well-held fifth in 1m4f Catterick maiden on his reappearance 37 days ago; visor the headgear of choice this time; still fairly early days but he needs to get his career back on track now handicapping.

8/1

5th

5

(2)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Paisano

8st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

took keen hold, led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened 1f out

9/2

Abandoned

Form: 474-

Last run: 200 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Had the three runs last season, signing off with a more encouraging run at Newmarket (1m2f, good) when never nearer than at the finish; gelded during the winter and looks open to plenty of progress as a 3yo.
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2nd

4

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

21:00 Warwick

Royal Deeside

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Patrick Morris

Both chase wins were over 2m4f on good ground at Hexham and nearly won again at Kelso ten days ago when headed on the run-in; same mark.

5/2

2nd

6

24th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

16:12 Kelso

Royal Deeside

10st 3lb

J: William Maggs

T: Patrick Morris

Both chase wins were over 2m4f on good ground at Hexham last year, latest in August; close third over same C&D last time and worth considering.

7/2

3rd

4

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

19:15 Hexham

Royal Deeside

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Patrick Morris

C&D winner in May and August (good) last year; has been in good form both over fences and on the Flat (second over 2m5f at Pontefract 11 days ago) on last four starts; conditions suit and he's a contender.

13/2

Abandoned

Form: 763-

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Seemed to appreciate the soft ground when an improved third at Doncaster (1m), finishing behind a subsequent Group-placed filly and Friday's comfortable Newmarket maiden winner Infinite Cosmos; nothing wrong with that form and she still looked a work in progress; lots of stamina on the dam side of her pedigree; interesting handicap debutante.
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5th

3

(3)

11th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:37 Nottingham

Alba Longa

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won on soft ground this season over about 1m4f at Windsor in May and Chester in August; made the running when tailed off back at Chester (good to soft) on latest outing, albeit in Listed race; chance if bouncing straight back and new trip is plausible on best efforts.

3/1

7th

4

(3)

16th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 1

14:05 Chester

Alba Longa

8st 7lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Ralph Beckett

Proved suited by the return to a slower surface in C&D handicap (form has substance) six weeks ago, scoring comfortably and taking record on soft ground to 311; has a lot to find on ratings but chance would improve granted similar going; still unexposed.

20/1

1st

3

(5)

6th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

14:00 Chester

Alba Longa

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Did it well when making a successful return/handicap debut at Windsor (11.4f, soft) in May, but only third of seven at Goodwood (1m4f, good) the following month; still open to further progress and any further rain would be a plus; major chance.

7/4

Form: 48-3

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

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No Results Found

Abandoned

Form: 842-

Last run: 139 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
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2

(2)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Scenic

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ed Walker

Progressive last year, with Listed win at York's Ebor meeting (1m4f, good to firm), and after reappearing with a Listed second at Goodwood (1m4f, good) she went one better in the Group 3 Bronte Cup at York (1m6f, good); vulnerable if Estrange is at the top of her game but she's the stand-out danger.

3/1

1st

5

(5)

31st May 2025

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:15 York

Scenic

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Peak performance when impressive winner of Listed race at the York Ebor meeting (1m4f, good to firm) last August but she ran respectably in 14.5f Group 2 next time and when second in a 1m4f Listed race (ahead of Sueno and Allonsy) on reappearance; one of the top contenders on form.

3/1

1st

5

(5)

31st May 2025

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:15 York

Scenic

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Peak performance when impressive winner of Listed race at the York Ebor meeting (1m4f, good to firm) last August but she ran respectably in 14.5f Group 2 next time and when second in a 1m4f Listed race (ahead of Sueno and Allonsy) on reappearance; one of the top contenders on form.

3/1

Abandoned

Form: 803-1 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Behind good horses in his 2yo novices and made a successful handicap debut upped to 1m2f at Nottingham when looking very at home on the soft ground; 4lb rise is fair and he'll stay further than this in time.
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6th

3

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Punchestown

Eyetrap

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Aidan Melia

Good record of 2-7 on Flat; well beaten in two maiden hurdle starts, and not at his best when beaten 26l on AW latest; maybe one more for handicaps.

33/1

Abandoned

Form: 15-113 D BF

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has won four times on the AW since September but a career-high mark found him out at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and he's 0-6 on the grass; probably vulnerable to improvers.
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6th

3

(5)

3rd Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mirabello Bay

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Barry Brennan

prominent

10/1

2

(2)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Mirabello Bay

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Barry Brennan

Unraced here but all five wins have come on the AW and he's fine on Tapeta; hasn't been getting the breaks in his recent races and one to consider, for all that he's not shone when previously tried in cheekpieces.

8/1

5th

2

(5)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mirabello Bay

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Barry Brennan

All of his five wins have been on AW and latest was off this mark over C&D last March; finished fifth in both runs for new yard this winter but he didn't get much luck on the first occasion and was beaten less than 3l at Lingfield last time; could be dangerous if he can find something extra.

11/2

Form: 321-

Last run: 144 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Always had matters in hand when winning a Kempton maiden (1m) but it wasn't much of a race, with the close second beaten five times since then and now 0-7; entitled to progress further, however.
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5th

4

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 3

16:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Of Arabia

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Record of 7-20 on AW and 2-3 since wearing visor; midfield in notable handicap at Lingfield (1m2f) most recently, shaping as if this return to further is worth exploring; could go well in the retained headgear.

6/1

5th

5

(10)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Lady Of Arabia

8st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

2-2 since visored, following a 1m2f Chelmsford win with a ready success at Wolverhampton last month (9.5f); up 4lb and drawn widest so she will need to produce another personal best to complete her hat-trick.

12/1

3rd

4

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

13:40 Lingfield (AW)

Lady Of Arabia

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Five-time AW winner who looks a solid contender, having shown herself back in better form with third-place finishes off current mark at Southwell (1m) in last three outings; should be thereabouts again.

7/2

Abandoned

Form: 633-

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Came from behind to finish third in novice events at Chester (7f) and Goodwood (1m1f, again good to soft), entering a few notebooks the final time; could be on a very nice mark.
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1st

1

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

19:00 Chester

Kings Code

10st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Took form to new level when collecting good prize on AW in January, his 14th career success; below best on turf lately but might be perked up by a change of headgear here and is too well handicapped to rule out.

14/1

5th

2

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Kings Code

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David Evans

Kickstarted 2025 with 1m2f handicap success at Newcastle in January, but he's failed to beat a rival on his last three runs, finishing last of 16 in 1m2f Epsom handicap 22 days ago.

18/1

Non-runners

Almarin, Scenic

Verdict

A competitive handicap with a good few of the runners likely to improve this season. SCENIC can only benefit from this longer trip now handicapping and her final qualifying run looks good form, as the winner is promising and the third has since bolted up on his handicap debut. Alba Longa brings a similar profile and she’s feared most, while King’s Code and Spring Fever are fellow newcomers to handicaps who merit attention.[Alistair Jones]

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Eyetrap

NEWMARKET:

Spring Fever

The Times:

Alba Longa

SPOTLIGHT:

Scenic

The Sun:

Spring Fever

POSTDATA:

Eyetrap

Telegraph:

Eyetrap

Daily Mirror:

Eyetrap

The Star:

Eyetrap

Daily Record:

Eyetrap

D Express:

Alba Longa